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N975 DCW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 DCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,204 miles

Corrosion on several body areas.

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,672 miles

both front brake flexis ferrels rusted, both side steps corroded and holed,

Fail 11 May 2012 93,672 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake flexis ferrels rusted, both side steps corroded and holed,

Pass 10 May 2011 91,241 miles

slight play both front bearings,

Fail 10 May 2011 91,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play both front bearings,

Pass 7 May 2010 88,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 88,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all body mountings have slight corrosion

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 86,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all body mountings have slight corrosion

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,059 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 82,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2007 82,590 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2006 78,770 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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N975 DCW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N975 DCW, 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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N975 DCW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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