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N401 KTL

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 KTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,491 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2014 114,491 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,393 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,393 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,626 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES FITTED UNTIDY

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LIMITING VALVE BRAKE PIPES FITTED UNTIDY

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

O/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP

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

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

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

TOW BAR REAR FOG LAMP LNOP

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,420 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 108,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,673 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 93,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 89,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 85,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,006 miles

rear diff seal leaking

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 KTL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N401 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

N401 KTL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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