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N71 BPU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 BPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel lines corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,761 miles

Both front & n/s rear seatbelt clasp outer covers missing (Not affect operation of clasp)

O/S Front & rear metal brake pipes deterioating slightly

Parking brake performance could be improved

Rear spring bushes deterioating

Slight exhaust leak

Some slight damage to sidewall of n/s front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,757 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front & n/s rear seatbelt clasp outer covers missing (Not affect operation of clasp)

O/S Front & rear metal brake pipes deterioating slightly

Parking brake performance could be improved

Slight exhaust leak

Some slight damage to sidewall of n/s front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake hose ferrells deteriorating.

side step mountings corroded.

slight exhaust leak.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake hose ferrells deteriorating.

side step mountings corroded.

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 72,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,286 miles

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r seat belt stalk covers missing

slight play in o/s/f hub

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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N71 BPU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N71 BPU, 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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N71 BPU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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