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M221 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 102,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 97,704 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both off side rear fuel hoses [at pump] perished/deteriorated[no leaks today]

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

both sides door step runner top inner plates corroded too excess

both sides lower suspension swivel joint gaiters split/no joint corrosion today

engine oil level slightly low

front propshaft coupling perished /deteriorated slightly

handbrake lever slightly stiff inoperation????

near side front headlamp aim adjusters siezed/unable too adjust]???

near side front tyre treads 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2007 97,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both off side rear fuel hoses [at pump] perished/deteriorated[no leaks today]

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

both sides door step runner top inner plates corroded too excess

both sides lower suspension swivel joint gaiters split/no joint corrosion today

engine oil level slightly low

front propshaft coupling perished /deteriorated slightly

handbrake lever slightly stiff inoperation????

near side front headlamp aim adjusters siezed/unable too adjust]???

near side front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 93,350 miles

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

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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M221 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M221 TNK, 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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M221 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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