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M171 EGJ

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 EGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 144,004 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 140,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,438 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 94,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,490 miles

Fuel tank cover /under body very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body very rusty.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2009 79,269 miles

Side steps both side corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,078 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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M171 EGJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M171 EGJ, 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 M171 EGJ registered?

M171 EGJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M171 EGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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