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M262 XVT

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise all four wheel and tyres pretruding out side wheel archs

Fail 25 Nov 2011 22,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise all four wheel and tyres pretruding out side wheel archs

Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,191 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 114,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 107,151 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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M262 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M262 XVT, 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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What year was M262 XVT registered?

M262 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M262 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 XVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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