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N596 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 143,201 miles

offside front lower wishbone bush deteriorating [rear bush]

offside rear brake light bulb needs attention

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 9 Dec 2013 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front lower wishbone bush deteriorating [rear bush]

offside rear brake light bulb needs attention

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 136,201 miles

clutch worn close to limit

front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front bushes worn on lower inner wishbone

nearside front steering idler worn bushes

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front suspension link worn

rear brake pipes furrules need renewing as soon as possible

Fail 5 Dec 2012 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

clutch worn close to limit

front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front bushes worn on lower inner wishbone

nearside front steering idler worn bushes

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front suspension link worn

offside front wheel bearing needs adjustment

rear brake pipes furrules need renewing as soon as possible

Pass 8 Dec 2011 127,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 127,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 119,830 miles

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)

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

cannot open rear door. checked from the inside

damage to front number plate

slight play in steering idler

travel on footbrake

Fail 10 Dec 2010 119,830 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

cannot open rear door. checked from the inside

clutch slave cylinder leaking

damage to front number plate

slight play in steering idler

travel on footbrake

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and offside rear brake discs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded badly at rear end

water pump bearings worn

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear step mounting rusted through

Fail 19 Feb 2009 111,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear step mounting rusted through

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,200 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,118 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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N596 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 N596 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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N596 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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