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N401 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 115,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,114 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,008 miles

both passenger and drivers foot stpeps badly rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,378 miles

front number plate deteriarated

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

side step corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 95,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriarated

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

side step corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,677 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,691 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 82,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,643 miles

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

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

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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N401 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N401 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 N401 CVS registered?

N401 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N401 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 CVS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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