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N170 DTU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,566 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

front discs worn

nearside rear body mounting perscribed area is corroded and has a hole in it, but does not make the body insecure

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

chassis corroded

front discs worn

nearside rear body mounting perscribed area is corroded and has a hole in it, but does not make the body insecure

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,453 miles

front brake discs worn

oil level on min

start of corrosion to other brake pipes in to 4 way

Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,449 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

oil level on min

start of corrosion to other brake pipes in to 4 way

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,707 miles

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

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s front brake pipes into 4 way starting to corrode

sun visor loose

windscreen damage to max (wiper marks )

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s front brake pipes into 4 way starting to corrode

sun visor loose

windscreen damage to max (wiper marks )

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,875 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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N170 DTU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N170 DTU, 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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N170 DTU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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