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N296 KCD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,477 mi
Last recorded198,477 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 KCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 198,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to chassis rails

front number plate damaged close to excessive

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside side repeater lense missing

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

welding repairs done from inside vehicle, behind plastic trims and covered in protective underseal

Fail 5 Nov 2011 198,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to chassis rails

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged close to excessive

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside side repeater lense missing

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 188,925 miles

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

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

drivers seat base collapsed

front to rear brake pipes have been joined- steel to copper

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 188,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

drivers seat base collapsed

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 180,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 179,997 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside door mirror glass is damged.

Rear axle mounted brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 168,606 miles

Brake pipes to the rear and at the rear are corroded near to the limits.

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged.

Rear roll cage ( forming part of rear seat belt mountings ) has its offside and nearside wheel arch mounting crododed through. NOTE REAR SEAT ARE NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST SO SEAT BELTS AND ASSOCIATED MOUNTINGS DO NOT FORM PART OF THE TEST.

Slight play in both front hub bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2008 168,296 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipes to the rear and at the rear are corroded near to the limits.

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

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged.

Rear roll cage ( forming part of rear seat belt mountings ) has its offside and nearside wheel arch mounting crododed through. NOTE REAR SEAT ARE NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST SO SEAT BELTS AND ASSOCIATED MOUNTINGS DO NOT FORM PART OF THE TEST.

Slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2007 157,426 miles

Front number plate is slightly insecure on offside fixing.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places.

Nearside door mirror glas is damaged.

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

Play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints ( near to limits )

Fail 27 Sep 2007 157,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is slightly insecure on offside fixing.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places.

Nearside door mirror glas is damaged.

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

Play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints ( near to limits )

nails / screws in tyre treads of Nearside rear, offside rear, and offside front tyres.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 150,583 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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N296 KCD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N296 KCD, 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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N296 KCD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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