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M38 TNK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2010 121,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 118,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 116,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 114,130 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 114,112 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 111,527 miles

all metal brake pipes greased †o/s/r tyre down to 3mm & cut on outter sid-wall †wind-screen de-laminated on corners

Fail 29 Aug 2006 111,527 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes greased †o/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm & cut on outter side wall †wind screen de-laminated in corners & cracked round interior mirror

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 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 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 M38 TNK registered?

M38 TNK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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