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N957 BWL

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 BWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 112,571 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,097 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 107,097 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both side steps very rusty and will fall off

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 94,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,241 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,860 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 80,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 74,132 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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N957 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N957 BWL, 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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N957 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 1995.

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