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N778 ECA

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,178 mi
Last recorded13,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 ECA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 124,870 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 121,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,719 miles

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

fuel pipe deterioated

rear seat folded unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 4 Apr 2008 106,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipe deterioated

rear seat folded unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,741 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper n/s hole,no sharp edge protruding

Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper n/s hole no sharp edges protruding

Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,675 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 74,675 miles

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

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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N778 ECA is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N778 ECA, 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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N778 ECA is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 1995.

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