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M165 TUD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,592 mi
Last recorded100,592 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 TUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,592 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

vehicle has coolant leak from thermostat

Fail 19 Mar 2013 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

vehicle has coolant leak from thermostat

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,165 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Mar 2012 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre has damage to side wall

o/s n/s/front tyres have damage to side wall

Fail 25 Mar 2011 89,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre has damage to side wall

o/s n/s/front tyres have damage to side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,540 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,605 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 74,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,618 miles

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER. †SLIGHT M/MENT UPPER STEERING COLUMN. †BRAKE PIPES AT L.S.VALVE AND FRONT N/S O/S CORRODED. †TAILPIPE CORRODED/HOLED. †LOWER FRONT SWIVEL GAITERS DETERIORATED. †

Pass 3 Dec 2005 72,264 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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M165 TUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M165 TUD, 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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M165 TUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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