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N188 ALS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 ALS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,387 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 73,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear discs getting pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,791 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 58,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

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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N188 ALS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 N188 ALS, 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 N188 ALS registered?

N188 ALS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N188 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 ALS 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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