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M285 ACK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 ACK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 130,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 130,772 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 115,091 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 115,091 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 109,083 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 109,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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M285 ACK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M285 ACK, 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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M285 ACK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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