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N928 YKV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 YKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,008 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

fuel pump noisey

Fail 5 Mar 2010 113,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside & nearside lower ball joint gaiters split, recommend attention/replace.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 105,592 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tempory repair made to n/s head light mounting

Fail 14 Feb 2008 100,117 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,858 miles

deteriation and rusting exhaust system

heavy rusting and corrosion steel fuel pipes

slight fluctuation nearside front brake effort

small chip in nearside front windscreen within swept area

surface corrosion rear steel brake pipes across rear axle and nearside front steel brake pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2006 91,858 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

deteriation and rusting exhaust system

heavy rusting and corrosion steel fuel pipes

slight fluctuation nearside front brake effort

small chip in nearside front windsreen in swept area

surface corrosion rearsteel brake pipes across axle and nearside front steel brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,479 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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N928 YKV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N928 YKV, 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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N928 YKV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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