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N979 MDF

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,782 mi
Last recorded76,782 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens taped up (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and side light going out (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens taped up (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play to maX LIMIT PLEASE KEEP CHECKED (2.5.A.3c)

OIL LEAK

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

exhaust back box rubber badly split

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,193 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing.

osr tyre perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 58,464 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 7 Nov 2009 58,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,290 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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N979 MDF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 N979 MDF, 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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N979 MDF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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