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N177 RFU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,455 mi
Last recorded20,455 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 RFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,775 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front flexi ferrules rusting

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

small chips in screen

Fail 18 May 2009 18,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes heavily greased

front flexi ferrules rusting

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

small chips in screen

Pass 14 May 2008 16,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,418 miles

all flexi hose ferrules starting to rust †both front brake pipes starting to rust †load valve to flexi and both rear brake pipes starting to rust †front section of exhaust starting to rust †underside getting rusty †rear chassis starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2007 12,418 miles

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

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

all flexi brake hose ferrule ends starting to rust †both front brake pipes starting to rust †loadvalve to flexi and rear brake pipes starting to rust †front section of exhaust starting to rust †underside getting rusty †rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2006 9,017 miles

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

front flexi ferrules starting to rust

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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N177 RFU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N177 RFU, 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 N177 RFU registered?

N177 RFU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 1996.

Is N177 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N177 RFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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