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N986 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,026 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,026 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,886 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,706 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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N986 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N986 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 N986 FGS registered?

N986 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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