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M689 VYC

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,870 mi
Last recorded85,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 VYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

serface rust in offside outer door sill

Fail 16 Jun 2012 80,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,489 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,652 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

battery termin al corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,846 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery terminal badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 62,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 62,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 55,433 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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M689 VYC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M689 VYC, 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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What year was M689 VYC registered?

M689 VYC is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M689 VYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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