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N528 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,632 mi
Last recorded72,632 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,632 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sise wall craked.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,779 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,171 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,171 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 61,913 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 61,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine o/heating

Pass 29 Jan 2007 585,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2006 52,672 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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N528 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N528 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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N528 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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