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N480 VAB

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 134,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 134,001 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 133,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 124,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,403 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner seized.

Front brake discs slightly worn and scored.

Nearside outer cv gaiter perished.

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

Offside front spot lamp not working.

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 114,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Auxiliary belt tensioner seized.

Front brake discs slightly worn and scored.

Nearside outer cv gaiter perished.

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

Offside front spot lamp not working.

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 97,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,546 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front pads look low.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 84,868 miles

dampness around power steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2006 84,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N480 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N480 VAB, 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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N480 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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