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M438 TVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 119,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 110,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 109,191 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 101,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,816 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 91,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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M438 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M438 TVS, 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 M438 TVS registered?

M438 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M438 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 TVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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