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N858 MGO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,452 mi
Last recorded143,452 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 MGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

door stay catch broken

rear diff cover corroded a slight leak from hole

Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,657 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 132,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 119,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,396 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from the n/s rear brake

power steering pipes are rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 111,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 110,971 miles

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

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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N858 MGO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N858 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 N858 MGO registered?

N858 MGO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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