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N303 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,445 mi
Last recorded174,445 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 174,445 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Apr 2008 165,925 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 165,925 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 161,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 161,173 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 156,421 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge. o/s/f top ball joint boot split open. n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 156,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f top ball joint boot split open, o/s/f tyre iner edge worn to 1.00 mm

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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N303 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N303 HPP, 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 N303 HPP registered?

N303 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N303 HPP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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