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N983 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,600 mi
Last recorded161,600 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 161,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 161,423 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 157,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 147,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 135,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 130,227 miles

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

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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N983 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel 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 N983 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 N983 FGS registered?

N983 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N983 FGS 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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