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M140 MUY

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,812 mi
Last recorded179,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 179,812 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

noise from nearside front lower ball joint on lock to lock check indicating early failure

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2009 179,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

noise from nearside front lower ball joint on lock to lock check indicating early failure

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2008 176,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine will not switch off

handbrake performance only just met limit

n/s rear road spring bush has wear, front end

n/s steering bottom ball joint boot split

o/s rear lower shocker bush has slight wear

rear fuel pipes corroded

windscreen wiper wheel boxes badly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2008 176,484 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine will not switch off

n/s rear road spring bush has wear, front end

n/s steering bottom ball joint boot split

o/s rear lower shocker bush has slight wear

rear fuel pipes corroded

windscreen wiper wheel boxes badly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 172,536 miles

front rubber coupling on prop shaft split and distorted

headlamp levelling disconnected

slight blow from exhaust system

Fail 8 Jun 2007 172,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

cant access centre rear seat belt

fuel pipes corroded

nearside steering idler stiff

Pass 9 Jun 2006 168,023 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 167,994 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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M140 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M140 MUY, 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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M140 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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