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M38 ARE

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 ARE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 126,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front & rear chassis corroding

outer sills corroding

side steps corroding

Pass 14 May 2008 123,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 123,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 both front tyres different size from rear tyres 2 os side step suport arms corroded 3 osf top ball joint arm corroded not yet holed

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 118,516 miles

side steps mounting brackets holed and coroded not likely to fall off yet?

Fail 8 May 2007 118,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

side steps mounting brackets holed and coroded not likely to fall off yet?

Pass 24 Apr 2006 112,858 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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M38 ARE is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M38 ARE, 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 M38 ARE registered?

M38 ARE is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is M38 ARE safe to buy?

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