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M638 STM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,383 mi
Last recorded178,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 178,383 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 178,383 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 178,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 173,413 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 173,413 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 168,154 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 168,148 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 163,554 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 163,377 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 145,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 145,079 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 124,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,388 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 111,386 miles

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.

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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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.

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