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N278 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 111,754 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 102,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,771 miles

area around rear diff unit damp

cambelt last changed?

windscreen starting to frost at nearside lower corner

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,441 miles

near side parking brake outer cable deteriorated

radiator leaking under pressure

slight play at top of, and in steering column

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,343 miles

EXPANSION TANK CAP NOT FITTED

both front and both rear tyres starting to perish

front number plate poor

rear diff unit leaking oil

slight imbalance between front brakes

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

windscreen layers starting to seperate

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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N278 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N278 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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What year was N278 CVS registered?

N278 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N278 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 CVS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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