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M161 UBL

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 UBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 102,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2006 100,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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M161 UBL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 M161 UBL, 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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What year was M161 UBL registered?

M161 UBL is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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