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N228 AKU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,331 mi
Last recorded181,331 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 181,331 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to body

Pass 24 Apr 2009 172,223 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 172,100 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlamp dip beam aim low

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 162,122 miles

both headlights on lower limit

front discs worn

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 150,164 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 150,160 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 136,961 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2006 136,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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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N228 AKU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N228 AKU, 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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N228 AKU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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