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N304 MFC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,186 mi
Last recorded117,186 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,186 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

suspension rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2011 117,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

suspension rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 117,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 113,061 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 103,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 103,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N304 MFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N304 MFC, 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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N304 MFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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