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N726 FGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,449 mi
Last recorded159,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 159,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 149,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 142,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,079 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured and on limit

o/s door step corroding

n/s door step badly corroded

n/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

n/s/r brake back plate/shield damp

tailgate lower hinge pin badly worn or sheared

towing ball arm broken

Fail 29 Jun 2010 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s door step badly corroded

n/s/r brake back plate/shield damp

n/s/r tyre punctured and on limit

o/s door step corroding

o/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

tailgate lower hinge pin badly worn or sheared

towing ball arm broken

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,509 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2009 130,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2008 123,636 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Sep 2008 123,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2007 117,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 110,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 110,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N726 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N726 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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N726 FGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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