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N214 VBU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,487 miles

front plate cracked still readable

nearside mirror cracked non obligatory

Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 53,000 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all fuel pipes rusty

front exhaust down pipe mounting flange corrodded

near side door mirror glass broken

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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N214 VBU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N214 VBU, 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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What year was N214 VBU registered?

N214 VBU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N214 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 VBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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