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N748 CVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,164 mi
Last recorded164,164 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 164,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 159,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 153,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 153,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 144,147 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 143,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 134,256 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 134,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N748 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N748 CVS, 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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N748 CVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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