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N861 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

235,563 mi
Last recorded235,563 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 235,563 miles

slight play on ns steering drop arm,brake pipes corroded,tyres perished.

Fail 14 Mar 2022 235,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play on ns steering drop arm,brake pipes corroded,tyres perished.

Pass 9 May 2019 234,495 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 233,142 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 232,008 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 230,482 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 228,737 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 225,553 miles

brake pipes corroded,ns r brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 221,181 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 217,073 miles

brake pipes and exhaust corroded,slight cut in n s f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 212,884 miles

tyres cracked.brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 208,989 miles

rear tyres cracked.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 201,855 miles

brake pipes front no plate de laminated.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 194,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 187,114 miles

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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N861 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N861 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 N861 FGS registered?

N861 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N861 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 FGS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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