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N729 DPO

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,151 mi
Last recorded172,151 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 DPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 172,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 167,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 164,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 161,149 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 161,146 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 152,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 152,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 144,880 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 140,793 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 132,203 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 125,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 117,335 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 114,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,903 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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N729 DPO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N729 DPO, 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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N729 DPO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 October 1995.

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