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N228 MVF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 MVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 149,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,319 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from rear axle seal

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2021 149,319 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from rear axle seal

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2020 148,505 miles

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2020 148,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,587 miles

all tyres over half worn

corrosion to chassis and cills

Pass 30 Nov 2018 146,595 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 144,388 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,419 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,901 miles

corrosion to n.s.r outer sill

corrosion to structure

slight corrosion to various steel brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 136,364 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 131,758 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,814 miles

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,435 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight axle oil leak n/s/r half shaft oil seal

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,126 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 81,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,002 miles

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

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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N228 MVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N228 MVF, 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 N228 MVF registered?

N228 MVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N228 MVF shows 21 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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