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N685 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 103,679 miles

front discs slightly rusty

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,520 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes under bonnet near valve rusty

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust joints

slight free play in both front hubs

Pass 30 Sep 2012 93,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,819 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 76,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 70,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,644 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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N685 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N685 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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What year was N685 FGS registered?

N685 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1995.

Is N685 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 FGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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