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M540 KBD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 KBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 141,233 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 141,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 139,526 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 139,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 135,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 133,770 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 129,428 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 129,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 122,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 122,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2005 120,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 120,627 miles

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

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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M540 KBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M540 KBD, 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 M540 KBD registered?

M540 KBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M540 KBD shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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