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M272 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,889 miles

advise corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 2 Jul 2009 111,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails

advise offside front tyre wear

Pass 13 May 2008 108,305 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small split in o/s wiper

Pass 3 May 2007 107,726 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 107,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

aborted emissions test due to fuel leak but was to high 4.07

both front and o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2006 101,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroding by tank

oil leak

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 24 Apr 2006 101,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r fuel lines near tank corroded.

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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M272 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M272 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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What year was M272 TNK registered?

M272 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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