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M708 PUR

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,492 mi
Last recorded145,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 PUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,492 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,471 miles

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 133,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 126,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

drivers seat pad

Fail 27 Oct 2010 119,525 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

drivers seat pad

Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 109,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 92,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 86,679 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Fail 30 May 2006 86,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear brake pipes corroded but not ecxessively

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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M708 PUR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M708 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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M708 PUR is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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