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M642 KCU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,929 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,666 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes

both rear lower shocker bushes starting to deateriote

both rear tyres cracking

front brakes imbalance

rear tail pipe deteriaed and slight blow

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,932 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Long Brake Pedal

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Long Brake Pedal

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,334 miles

both rear leaf springs rear bushes deteriorating

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

play in steering box

rear metal brake pipe from flexi-hose to load valve corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,307 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering box

both rear leaf springs rear bushes deteriorating

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

rear metal brake pipe from flexi-hose to load valve corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,725 miles

play in steering box

rear axle brake pipes & pipe from load valve to flexible brake hose corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,725 miles

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

rear axle brake pipes & pipe from load valve to flexible brake hose corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,978 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

play in steering box

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,440 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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M642 KCU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M642 KCU, 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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M642 KCU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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