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M181 WNM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,577 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring clamps poor.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,577 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing handle broken. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring clamps poor.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 112,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 109,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,965 miles

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 107,965 miles

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front drop link rubbers deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 rusty near rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and suspension components all showing signs of surface corrosion

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

very slight oil leaks from sump area,transfer box and rear diff.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,809 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front drop link rubbers deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 rusty near rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and suspension components all showing signs of surface corrosion

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

very slight oil leaks from sump area,transfer box and rear diff.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All metal pipes under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion appearing to near side rear outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe and brake compensator valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all steering ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion appearing to vehicle chassis and underside

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,269 miles

Ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm,all bushes starting to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal lines on underside of vehicle ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear leaf spring shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

corrosion appearing to both rear outer sills especially near side rear

corrosion appearing to vehicle chassis and vehicle body on underside.

slight engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,084 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2016 88,084 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 84,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 84,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 81,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 79,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,957 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,207 miles

nearside outer sill cooroding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside outer sill cooroding

Pass 25 May 2010 70,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 66,620 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 64,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 61,560 miles

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

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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M181 WNM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 M181 WNM, 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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M181 WNM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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