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M678 PUR

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,591 mi
Last recorded101,591 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 PUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,591 miles

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

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

Nearside rear passenger door will not open

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

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

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

Offside rear window has temporary repair

Temporary clips securing both front brake flexible pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2010 98,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake sticking very slightly, may need attention

Nearside rear handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may need attention

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake sticking very slightly, may need attention

Nearside rear handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may need attention

Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,283 miles

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

nearside rear door doesnt open

slight oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split leaking grease no movement in joint

vaious points of corrosion not deemed excessive

Fail 4 Aug 2008 83,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,534 miles

Corrosion to some brake pipes - not excessive

Long travel on brake pedal - brakes may require attention

Unequal performance measured at front brakes - up to 18%

Pass 23 May 2006 62,974 miles

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

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

Rear fog light worked during the MOT test but was noticed to flicker after completion of test

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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M678 PUR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M678 PUR, 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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M678 PUR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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