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N750 MGB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 MGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 111,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 109,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,843 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,823 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,844 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 101,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 97,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 90,578 miles

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

Rear 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
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N750 MGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N750 MGB, 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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N750 MGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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