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N199 MGG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 MGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 104,268 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 104,108 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

No rear seats fitted

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,857 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,857 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 91,516 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,327 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fanbelt not good

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fanbelt not good

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 83,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

offside rear brake disc rusty

rear diff oil leak

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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N199 MGG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N199 MGG, 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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N199 MGG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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