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N985 JFE

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,625 mi
Last recorded157,625 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 JFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 157,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 157,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

sighns of corrosion under car

Pass 3 Nov 2010 141,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 141,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 139,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 135,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 132,078 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 132,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 129,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 129,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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N985 JFE is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N985 JFE, 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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N985 JFE is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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