CarVerify

Free Car Check

N972 CYC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Orange Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 CYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

petrol hose to fuel filter badly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,559 miles

interior mirror missing

offside drag link end ball joint cover split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

interior mirror missing

offside drag link end ball joint cover split

Fail 1 Apr 2010 102,608 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside parking brake reading lower than offside

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,608 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside parking brake reading lower than offside

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,524 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,939 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,950 miles

rear hub damp

Fail 1 Dec 2006 91,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hub leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2005

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 85,847 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N972 CYC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N972 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N972 CYC?

You can check the full history of N972 CYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N972 CYC registered?

N972 CYC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N972 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 CYC shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N972 CYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N972 CYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.