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N859 BFC

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 BFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 77,046 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaut repaired with paste

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 11 May 2009 77,046 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

brake application late (slightly spongey pedal)

centre exhaut repaired with paste

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,938 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 66,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,473 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 63,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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N859 BFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N859 BFC, 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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N859 BFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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