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M262 UGS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,648 mi
Last recorded108,648 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 UGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 108,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leaks from engine/gearbox/rear diff.offside rear tyre close to wear indicators/offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2011 174,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 174,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

massive oil leaks from engine/temp repair to catalytic convertor

Pass 30 Jul 2009 173,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 173,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

temp repair to catalyst/both front anti-roll bar ;ink arm bushes perished/battery insecure/massive oil leaks from engine and gearbox area/both rear shocker lower bushes perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 167,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 167,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel lines rusty/slight play in offside steering arm /both front brake flexi ferrules rusty/nearside rear handbrake cable begining to chaffed

inspected front brake pads best as possible/slight movement in offside front lower balljoint/rear no plate starting to dis-colour around edges/oil leaks from engine/offside front anti-roll bar bushes perished/temp repair to catalyst

Pass 2 Jun 2007 164,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 159,263 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

Fail 3 Jun 2006 159,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

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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M262 UGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M262 UGS, 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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M262 UGS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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