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N173 LGC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,681 mi
Last recorded119,681 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 LGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,681 miles

Both rear shocks damp

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 110,353 miles

OS Front tyre cracking

OS Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fuel lines corroded

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 12 Mar 2011 106,929 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to detieriorate

offside front tyre starting to detieriorate

Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,811 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to detieriorate

offside front tyre starting to detieriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 105,655 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,328 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N173 LGC 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 70%.

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 N173 LGC, 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 N173 LGC registered?

N173 LGC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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