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N817 DUR

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 DUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 132,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 132,615 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 130,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 123,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,238 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 91,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,713 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,810 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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N817 DUR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 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 N817 DUR, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N817 DUR registered?

N817 DUR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is N817 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 DUR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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