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M257 VMJ

1995 Vauxhall Fronter

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,176 mi
Last recorded135,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Fronter108,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 135,176 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 135,150 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 131,891 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 131,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

rubber fuel pipes perrishd

Pass 10 May 2006 122,682 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and noisey

handbrake travel requires inspection

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded <to flexi-hoses>

play in steering

slight play in both front bearings

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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M257 VMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Fronter in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 108,517 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M257 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M257 VMJ registered?

M257 VMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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