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VEF 63X

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,483 mi
Last recorded92,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 63X
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 92,483 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,830 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 58,231 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 58,231 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VEF 63X is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEF 63X, 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 VEF 63X registered?

VEF 63X is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is VEF 63X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 63X shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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