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M770 VNM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,755 mi
Last recorded131,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM770 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 131,755 miles

advise one of two diesel tank suport bolts broken off on offside of diesel tank,tank still secure at present

advise slight damage on offside front upper suspension arm

advise slight damage on windscreen on perimitter of wiper sweep, not restricting view

Fail 5 May 2009 131,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise front brake pads look low from underside of vehicle advise remove wheels and inspect properly

advise minor scratching on perimitter of wiper sweep,not restricting view.

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

advise one of two diesel tank support bolts broken off on offside tank still secure at present.

advise slight damage on offside front upper suspension arm.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 119,653 miles

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

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

advise damage on windscreen on edge of wiper sweep not retricting view

advise offside front upper suspension arm front bush deteriorating no movement at present

Fail 10 Apr 2008 119,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise damage on windscreen on edge of wiper sweep not retricting view

advise offside front upper suspension arm front bush deteriorating no movement at present

Pass 28 Apr 2007 109,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 109,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 102,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 102,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M770 VNM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M770 VNM, 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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M770 VNM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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