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M292 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,775 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,546 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked broken (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 40kg (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,386 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 93,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,521 miles

both rear brakepipes to wheels are corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,251 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brakepipe to the brakehose corroded

rear exhaust system looks to be badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 123,350 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,048 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 120,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 114,633 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 108,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M292 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M292 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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M292 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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