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M355 FMR

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 FMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2011 119,935 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front and rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front to rear and all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

N/S and O/S lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

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

Washer jets poor

Windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jul 2011 119,929 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Front and rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front to rear and all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

N/S and O/S lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

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

Washer jets poor

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jul 2010 117,591 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust blow at manifold area under load

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in steering

very heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2010 117,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust blow at manifold area under load

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in steering

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,664 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,118 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,866 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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M355 FMR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M355 FMR, 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 M355 FMR registered?

M355 FMR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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