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N268 DMB

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,785 mi
Last recorded148,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 DMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 148,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 142,362 miles

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 137,652 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 137,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking to side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2013 128,179 miles

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

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

front diff has slight oil leak

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipe slightly corrpded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 102,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

The brake effort for the handbrake on the rear nearside wheel is not as good as the offside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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Pass 16 Sep 2006 89,543 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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N268 DMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N268 DMB, 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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N268 DMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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