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M461 DOY

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 DOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,444 miles

both front brake pipes (to flexi hoses) deteriorated

both front flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust coveres deterioated

nearside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint has slight up and down movement

slight exhaust leak (mutiple leaks)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,213 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 115,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,610 miles

o/s/r spring shackle bushes spliting

varrious brake pipes rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,610 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r spring shackle bushes spliting

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2008 102,971 miles

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

varrious brake pipes rusty

propshaft donut poor

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,703 miles

hole in n/s/f head light †slight movement in both front wheel bearings †front brake discs rusty †varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,832 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 93,832 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 93,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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M461 DOY is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M461 DOY, 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 M461 DOY registered?

M461 DOY is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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