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N766 MGO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,399 mi
Last recorded120,399 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 MGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 120,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 120,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front numberplate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 114,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2008 101,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 101,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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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N766 MGO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N766 MGO, 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 N766 MGO registered?

N766 MGO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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