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M290 RJB

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,498 mi
Last recorded114,498 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 RJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,498 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 86,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,363 miles

slight play in lower colume bush

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2006 74,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 74,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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M290 RJB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M290 RJB, 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 M290 RJB registered?

M290 RJB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M290 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 RJB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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