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N851 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 128,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 128,632 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 127,141 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 125,291 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 125,291 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 122,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 120,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 112,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 112,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 112,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 112,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 104,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 98,858 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 98,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N851 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N851 FGS, 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 N851 FGS registered?

N851 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N851 FGS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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