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M396 AKF

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 AKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroded but not holed

nearside front brake is binding on slightly

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover is missing

power steering belt needs adjustment

prop shaft rubber bush is staring to split

rear number plate is slightly obscured by the towbar hitch

slight play in the nearside steering idler bush

slight play in the steering box

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,465 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroded but not holed

nearside front brake is binding on slightly

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover is missing

power steering belt needs adjustment

prop shaft rubber bush is staring to split

rear number plate is slightly obscured by the towbar hitch

slight play in the nearside steering idler bush

slight play in the steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,816 miles

Gearoil leak

Nearside rear seat belt buck surround damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 105,810 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle surround broken

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,167 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,226 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 91,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,074 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 79,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,519 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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M396 AKF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M396 AKF, 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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M396 AKF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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