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N553 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,282 mi
Last recorded131,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 131,282 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jun 2011 128,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to the underside

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,586 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear sills slightly corroded

o/s rear step mounting corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,037 miles

o/s side step mounting slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 114,801 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 15 Jun 2007 107,963 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,894 miles

all four tyres soon need changing

all rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2005 93,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 93,047 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N553 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N553 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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N553 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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