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M252 RKS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 RKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,079 miles

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

advise chassis floor and body corrossion

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,074 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise chassis floor and body corrossion

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 90,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,641 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2007 84,135 miles

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

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres side wall slightly cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,993 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 77,993 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r tyres slightly perished

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 17 Jul 2006 76,931 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

brake pedal spongy

exhaust heat shield at cat rotten/insecure

fanbelt squeeling when lights are on

heater plug light at dash flashes when starts

n/s/f play at wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

o/s/f headlamp loose(not excessive)

o/s/f,n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes split/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r shock absorber bottom bushes split/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres cracked/perished

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing/hitting body †

wheel nuts damaged

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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M252 RKS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M252 RKS, 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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M252 RKS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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