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M29 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 102,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,168 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,693 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2006 75,692 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all shock absorbers covered in oil from several leaks

bad oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

free play in steering box on limit

front brake discs corroded on limit

fuel cap seal perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded on limit (around load valve)

slight pay in steering column joints

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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M29 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 M29 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 M29 TNK registered?

M29 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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