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N310 SDW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 SDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 133,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 133,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 129,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 126,878 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 120,798 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front brake hose ferrules rusty

offside parking brake efficiency low & may need adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Dec 2007 117,227 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front brake hose ferrules rusty

offside parking brake efficiency low & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Nov 2006 111,965 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 111,965 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 108,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 108,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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N310 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N310 SDW, 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 N310 SDW registered?

N310 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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