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M279 OWP

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 OWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 134,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs pitting

Fail 11 Jun 2009 134,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs pitting

Pass 24 Apr 2008 132,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 132,539 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,110 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 124,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 118,984 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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M279 OWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M279 OWP, 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 M279 OWP registered?

M279 OWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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