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N708 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,347 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,403 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 104,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 100,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,073 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal travel

Fail 5 Mar 2008 96,070 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 88,307 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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N708 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N708 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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N708 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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