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N775 CWG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

124,219 mi
Last recorded124,219 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN775 CWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body near body mounts heavily corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body near body mounting heavily corroded

Offside Front inner repair nearly catching steering column

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 124,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body near body mounts heavily corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body near body mounting heavily corroded

Offside Front inner repair nearly catching steering column

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,240 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,074 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,251 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,434 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

substantial corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Jan 2022 120,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

substantial corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,839 miles

fuel tank stone guard very corroded consider complete removal

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank stone guard very corroded consider complete removal

Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,864 miles

heavy corrosion to rear fuel lines

Nearside Rear Outer heavy corrosion to sill, just out of prescribed area seat belt mounting.

corrosion to all chassis and under body components

heavy corrosion to rear fuel tank garde / suport

Fail 5 Dec 2015 110,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer heavy corrosion to sill, just out of prescribed area seat belt mounting.

corrosion to all chassis and under body components

heavy corrosion to rear fuel lines

heavy corrosion to rear fuel tank garde / suport

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper has corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper has corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2012 99,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,366 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

intake pipe at manifold not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,716 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,716 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,887 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,972 miles

nail in tyre

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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N775 CWG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N775 CWG, 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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N775 CWG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N775 CWG shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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