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N899 KVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipes corroded o/s/r.

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 117,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipes corroded o/s/r.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 109,274 miles

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Fail 31 Jul 2007 109,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside front discs poor condition

screen damage

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 100,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 90,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 90,615 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight cut in near side rear tyre inner side wall

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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N899 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N899 KVS, 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 N899 KVS registered?

N899 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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