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N688 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 134,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 134,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four brake disc worn

osf tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 119,973 miles

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

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

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

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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N688 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N688 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 N688 FGS registered?

N688 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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