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M533 STM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,870 mi
Last recorded168,870 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 168,870 miles

o/s bottom balljoint has play

o/s sill heavily corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2012 163,637 miles

slight play at steering wheel

slight smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 28 Jun 2011 159,896 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 146,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 135,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 133,530 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 133,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 119,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 98,100 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 May 2006 101,349 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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M533 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M533 STM, 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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M533 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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