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M785 FBD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,454 mi
Last recorded146,454 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 146,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 138,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 138,770 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 137,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 128,772 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 128,772 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 116,213 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 116,213 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 107,427 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 107,427 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 107,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 97,318 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside 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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M785 FBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M785 FBD, 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 M785 FBD registered?

M785 FBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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