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N234 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,067 miles

brake pipes mounting weak in areas...

o/s/f tyre inner areas wearing low...

o/s/front indicator lense/unit insecure..

Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes mounting weak in areas...

o/s/f tyre inner areas wearing low...

o/s/front indicator lense/unit insecure..

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,313 miles

Fuel pipes heavily perished/splitting..

O/s/r outer door handle repaired..

Rear pads wearing low to limit...

drivers seat base heavily worn/little support....

Fail 25 Jul 2012 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipes heavily perished/splitting..

O/s/r outer door handle repaired..

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

Rear pads wearing low to limit...

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

drivers seat base heavily worn/little support....

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,794 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 117,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 109,003 miles

exhaust manifold slight blow..

Fail 7 Aug 2008 109,003 miles

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

exhaust manifold slight blow..

Pass 31 Jul 2007 106,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 106,344 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,388 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 104,386 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads appear low..

various rear metal brake pipes corroded/pitted to the limit in places...

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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N234 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N234 FGS, 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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N234 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 October 1995.

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