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N142 BWL

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 BWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 108,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 104,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 104,389 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,649 miles

N/s/r tyre wall perished

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 16,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,440 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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N142 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,084 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 N142 BWL, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N142 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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