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N97 EAR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 102,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 109,330 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 89,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,089 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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N97 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N97 EAR, 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 N97 EAR registered?

N97 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is N97 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 EAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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