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N887 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 137,984 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 132,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 132,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 127,278 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N887 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N887 FGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N887 FGS registered?

N887 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N887 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 FGS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N887 FGS have outstanding finance?

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