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N518 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,277 mi
Last recorded172,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 172,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 172,274 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 170,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front wings insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 162,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 153,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre has cut on inside side wall.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 153,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre has cut on inside side wall.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 141,273 miles

fuel pipes corroding

outer sill panels corroding

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

slight play in steering box

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,236 miles

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

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

rear registration plate one side insecure offside

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,615 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 116,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 104,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak from differential backplate

Pass 30 Jun 2007 104,151 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from differential backplate

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,591 miles

Strongly adv, play in front wheel bearings. Oil leak rear Diff. Front exhaust box corroded. Play in steering.

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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N518 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N518 FGS, 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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N518 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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