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N522 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,280 mi
Last recorded186,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 186,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2022 179,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 174,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear backing plates slight corroson

Pass 17 Jan 2020 172,047 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,740 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 163,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 155,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 148,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 141,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 127,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 121,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 121,502 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,940 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2011 111,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2010 108,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 101,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,551 miles

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 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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N522 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N522 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 FGS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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