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N522 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,709 mi
Last recorded148,709 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 140,887 miles

Steering locking device insecure nearside track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,570 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball jont (2.5.A.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 130,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,158 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine to gearbox lower bolts missing

handbrake outer cables in poor condition

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

side steps mountings corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both handbrake cable outers have snapped

both tank retaining straps have snapped

offside front cv joint slightly loose in hub

rear tyres worn and in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both handbrake cable outers have snapped

both tank retaining straps have snapped

offside front cv joint slightly loose in hub

rear tyres worn and in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slight deteriation

handbrake cables in poor condition outer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2009 101,248 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slight deteriation

handbrake cables in poor condition outer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 101,232 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2007 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipe at compensator rusty

nsf steering idler worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,874 miles

front to rear brake pipe at compensator rusty

nsf steering idler worn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,583 miles

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

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

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

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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N522 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N522 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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N522 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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