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N285 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,985 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 81,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal travel

brake warning/handbrake light inop

nearside washer partially blocked

rear brake pipes not fully clipped at rear

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2008 71,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal travel

brake warning/handbrake light inop

nearside washer partially blocked

rear brake pipes not fully clipped at rear

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N285 CVS 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 N285 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 N285 CVS registered?

N285 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N285 CVS safe to buy?

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