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N277 NHR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,382 mi
Last recorded47,382 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 NHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 40,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 40,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 35,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,860 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,522 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,022 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,256 miles

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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N277 NHR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N277 NHR, 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

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What year was N277 NHR registered?

N277 NHR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N277 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 NHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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