MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s and n/s chassis rails corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r spring hangers corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M638 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M638 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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M638 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1995.
Is M638 STM safe to buy?
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