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A6 LYR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 123,999 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 123,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,621 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 119,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 110,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering track rod gaitor split

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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A6 LYR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A6 LYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 LYR registered?

A6 LYR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is A6 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 LYR shows 5 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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