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N378 HBW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,075 mi
Last recorded187,075 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 HBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 187,075 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 177,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 176,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 163,139 miles

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, drivers front door check strap broken.

ADVISE, nearside front indicator side repeater lens missing.

ADVISE, nearside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

ADVISE, nearside rear door corroding at bottom.

ADVISE, rear diff oil seal slightly leaking.

ADVISE, rear fuel pipes corroding.

ADVISE, rear wiper & arm missing.

ADVISE, slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 158,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

n/s side repeater lense missing.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 158,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

n/s side repeater lense missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 154,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

cant see front pads

head light adjuster on maximum setting.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 154,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cant see front pads

Pass 20 Jan 2011 150,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 147,382 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 147,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 145,169 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear door does not open but is secured in the closed position

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 145,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear door does not open but is secured in the closed position

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 141,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 138,110 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,787 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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N378 HBW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N378 HBW, 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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N378 HBW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 1995.

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