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A4 XYR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,296 mi
Last recorded71,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,291 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 59,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 53,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,291 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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A4 XYR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A4 XYR, 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 A4 XYR registered?

A4 XYR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is A4 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XYR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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