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N479 CFC

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 147,262 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leaks

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2009 147,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leaks

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jul 2009 147,250 miles

slight free play in steering

various oil leaks

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 141,899 miles

long travel on service brake pedal

near side rear brake pipe rusting

off side front lower swivel joint dust boot split

off side headlamp aim on limit

rear tyres at 2.5 mm and perishing

rear tyres worn on inner edges

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2007 135,088 miles

as per vt32 issued on 13/07/2007.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 135,088 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlight aim slightly too right.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 129,223 miles

exhaust emission test limits only just met.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 129,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal spongy.

corrosion to both rear outer sills.

slight free play at steering wheel.

slight play in steering idlers.

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2005 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 121,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 121,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

TEMPEOARY FUEL CAP FITTED.

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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N479 CFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 N479 CFC, 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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N479 CFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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