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N924 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN924 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 94,823 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,676 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,622 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 60,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 54,134 miles

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

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

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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N924 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N924 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 N924 FGS registered?

N924 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N924 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N924 FGS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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