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M356 MOB

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 MOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 161,835 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diff oil leak

nearside light unit slight damage

very bad engine oil leak and engine knocking advise not to drive

Fail 26 Apr 2010 161,827 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diff oil leak

nearside light unit slight damage

very bad engine oil leak and engine knocking advise not to drive

Pass 11 Sep 2008
Fail 10 Sep 2008 154,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 148,148 miles

JAGGED CORROSION OF O/S RUNNING BOARD TAPED OVER DURING TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S LOWER SWIVELS+ O/S DUST COVER DAMAGED

Pass 30 Sep 2005 141,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 141,574 miles

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

front anti-roll bar fouling on lower shield bolts

loud pulley/bearing noise from front of engine

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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M356 MOB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc 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 M356 MOB, 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 M356 MOB registered?

M356 MOB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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