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N712 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,688 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed AND HEAVILY CORRODED AT REAR (7.2.2)

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL BEARING

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,684 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR PIPES CONNECTED TO BRAKE LIMIT VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AND NSR ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release REAR BELTS UNDERLOAD (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed AND HEAVILY CORRODED AT REAR (7.2.2)

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER AREA

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL BEARING

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,000 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,389 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fuel line corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fuel line corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,736 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust centre section corroded & blowing

fuel & brake lines corroding

play at n/s/f wheel bearing

play at steering wheel

tow ball obstructs no plate but still readable

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,736 miles

exhaust centre section corroded & blowing

fuel & brake lines corroding

play at n/s/f wheel bearing

play at steering wheel

tow ball obstructs no plate but still readable

Pass 23 Nov 2010 95,313 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r bump stop corroded

o/s/r door handle broken

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering coloumn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded & pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2010 95,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r bump stop corroded

o/s/r door handle broken

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering coloumn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded & pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,225 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake and clutch fluids overdue for changing.

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

Coolant level low and radiator fatigue and leaking very evident with engine hot.

Engine oil and oil filter change overdue and required.

Front brake discs both sides thin, lipped and grooved.

Fuel filter change overdue.

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing and mounting heavily corroded.

Some play in nearside front and offside front wheel bearings.

Wheel alignment (tracking) requires adjustment.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,683 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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N712 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N712 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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N712 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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