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M177 VBW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,002 mi
Last recorded164,002 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 VBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 164,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 112,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,003 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 111,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,657 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 91,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Fuel pipes over rear axle in poor condition

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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M177 VBW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M177 VBW, 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 M177 VBW registered?

M177 VBW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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