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M235 PWP

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,930 mi
Last recorded189,930 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 PWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 189,930 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 189,927 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 185,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 185,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 174,997 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 174,990 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 162,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 144,436 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 144,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 129,622 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 116,947 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 116,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2005 110,312 miles

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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M235 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M235 PWP, 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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M235 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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