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M201 DRW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,375 mi
Last recorded159,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both headlamps slightly loose

radiator insecure

rear fuel lines corroded

screen damaged greater than 40mm but not affecting the drivers view

timing belt cover damaged

tow bar electrics secured with cable ties

Fail 24 May 2017 159,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both headlamps slightly loose

radiator insecure

rear fuel lines corroded

timing belt cover damaged

screen damaged greater than 40mm but not affecting the drivers view

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

tow bar electrics secured with cable ties

Pass 13 May 2016 148,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights slightly loose

front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

horn stiff to operate

metal fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator loose

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rubber fuel line perished at filter

tow bar socket secured with cable ties

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 13 May 2016 148,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights slightly loose

front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

horn stiff to operate

metal fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator loose

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rubber fuel line perished at filter

tow bar socket secured with cable ties

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 May 2015 140,154 miles

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

Drivers door mirror glass cracked but still provides good view to rear

Exhaust silencer baffle loose

Front axle breather pipe rubbing on steering arm

Horn button stiff to operate

Metal fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Oil leaking from engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play detected in steering idler / drop arm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow bar electric socket secured with cable ties

Fail 21 May 2015 140,154 miles

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

Drivers door mirror glass cracked but still provides good view to rear

Exhaust silencer baffle loose

Front axle breather pipe rubbing on steering arm

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn button stiff to operate

Metal fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen damage does not affect drivers view

Oil leaking from engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play detected in steering idler / drop arm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow bar electric socket secured with cable ties

Pass 13 May 2014 126,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 May 2014 126,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 105,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 94,050 miles

offside door mirror cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside running board rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,772 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside running board rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2011 84,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2011 84,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,033 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel tyre close to limits

Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel tyre close to limits

Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 63,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 3 Nov 2005 58,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 58,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M201 DRW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M201 DRW, 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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M201 DRW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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