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M266 MYM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 MYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes cracked and perishing

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2022 137,485 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes cracked and perishing

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,733 miles

Foot brake travel long

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle very rusty in many places

fuel filter rusty

offside inner wheel arch corroded

rubber suspension bushes perished

split pins missing from both front track rod ends

Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Foot brake travel long

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle very rusty in many places

fuel filter rusty

offside inner wheel arch corroded

rubber suspension bushes perished

split pins missing from both front track rod ends

Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 129,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside side step corroded but still secure

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure side step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside side step corroded but still secure

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,642 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis n/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Jagged edges on front bumper taped over

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 122,629 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Not releasing fully when handbrake lever released- sticking (3.5.1k)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis n/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Jagged edges on front bumper taped over

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,503 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroding

Handbrake effort low , but above min req of 16%. Your vehicle is on 16%

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,628 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to n/s ; o/s running boards

Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,763 miles

n/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,726 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 94,726 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,930 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 9,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,824 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,215 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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M266 MYM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M266 MYM, 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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M266 MYM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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