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M462 TVS

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,537 miles

brake pedal travel slightly long

Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal travel slightly long

Pass 21 Jul 2005 66,761 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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M462 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M462 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 M462 TVS registered?

M462 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M462 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M462 TVS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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