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N250 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,881 mi
Last recorded226,881 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 226,881 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines corroded, but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear yoke from transfer box slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes corroded ,but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 226,878 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines corroded, but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear yoke from transfer box slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes corroded ,but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 220,834 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 220,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 212,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 205,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion none currently excessive

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2022 196,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 184,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 175,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 166,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 126,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,335 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,329 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,321 miles

both front wiper blades split

rear wiper arm seized causing blade not to clear

slight leak from engine

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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N250 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N250 CVS, 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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N250 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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