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N257 TNV

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,273 mi
Last recorded86,273 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 TNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,082 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,505 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 74,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,720 miles

Clutch fluid is a bit low

Rear registration plate is cracked

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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N257 TNV is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N257 TNV, 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 N257 TNV registered?

N257 TNV is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N257 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 TNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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