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M17 MLB

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,988 mi
Last recorded20,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 20,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010
Fail 27 Sep 2010 198,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both running board mountings corroded through.

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing but unit still functions.

slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

some movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 186,969 miles

both running boards insecure

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearsde front seatbelt stalk cover missing

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 186,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both running boards insecure due to corroded mountings.

front brake pads worn to limit.

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing.

nearside outer sill corroded just outside seatbelt mounting prescibed area.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 177,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 177,192 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 168,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 168,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 154,395 miles

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

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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M17 MLB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M17 MLB, 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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M17 MLB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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