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N229 WKK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 WKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,919 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from gear box oil seal at propshaft

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,974 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from gear box oil seal at propshaft

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,149 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 110,147 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,341 miles

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

n/s washer not working, but o/s washer provides sufficient water to screen both sides

Fail 14 Jun 2008 95,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s washer not working, but o/s washer provides sufficient water to screen both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,691 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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N229 WKK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N229 WKK, 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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N229 WKK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1995.

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