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N916 FJC

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 FJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

corrosion to fuel pipes

general corrosion to underneath components

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to o/s side step

corrosion to rear brake pipes

general corrosion to sills / floor / chassis / inner arches

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to o/s side step

corrosion to rear brake pipes

general corrosion to sills / floor / chassis / inner arches

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,300 miles

main brake pipe corroded

osf headlight slightly insecure

osr brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

small chip in screen

strong advise - nsf upper ball joint cover damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,712 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,719 miles

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

Underside covered in waxoil

Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,717 miles

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

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

Underside covered in waxoil

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 58,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,282 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and n/s/r tyres are perishing on the sidewalls

rear seats have been removed

Pass 22 May 2008 57,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 57,916 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

unable to emission test

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 48,816 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,816 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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N916 FJC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N916 FJC, 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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N916 FJC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 October 1995.

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