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M261 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,350 mi
Last recorded128,350 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front door check strap pulling out of pillar

some play in steering box

some play in steering column upper bush

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front door check strap pulling out of pillar

some play in steering box

some play in steering column upper bush

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 121,979 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s o/s side step mountings

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe from flexi to compensator

corrosion to rear brake pipe across rear axle

oil leak from rear diff

perishing to n/s/r o/s/r spring hanger bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2008 112,541 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,628 miles

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

corrosion on underbody components,corrosion on underbody in places,not excessive

lift in adjustable steering column

Fail 9 Oct 2007 104,363 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion on underbody components,corrosion on underbody in places,not excessive

lift in adjustable steering column

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M261 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M261 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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M261 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M261 TNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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