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N278 DCR

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 DCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,869 miles

Both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 118,665 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,542 miles

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

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 DCR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N278 DCR, 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 DCR registered?

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

Is N278 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 DCR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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