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M661 LWO

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 LWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 147,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust system, and underside of vehicle very rusty

nearside front spot light glass broken

offisde step heavily corroded and looks very weak

rear axle pinnion seal leaking

steel bullbars fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2010 147,343 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system, and underside of vehicle very rusty

nearside front spot light glass broken

offisde step heavily corroded and looks very weak

rear axle pinnion seal leaking

steel bullbars fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2009 141,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 141,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 127,734 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear of vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2007 127,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on fuel pipes

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

slight play n/s/r lower spring hanger bushes

slight play steering u.j joint

spot lamp smashes sharp edges

Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,587 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion starting on undersides

front anti-roll link bushes perished

screen delaminating o/s/ bottom corner

slight play steering u.j joint

Pass 17 Jul 2006 122,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 122,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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M661 LWO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M661 LWO, 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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M661 LWO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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