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M79 MOD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

169,341 mi
Last recorded169,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 169,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 167,220 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 167,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2011 164,286 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 164,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both main beam spotlamp lenses cracked

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 160,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 160,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate broken

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 156,954 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 156,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 150,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 150,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

engine misfire from cold

front no. plate cracked

nearside rear no. plate lamp dim

rear washer not working

slight gearbox oil leak

rear propshaft securing bolts loose

Pass 16 Feb 2007 146,768 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 146,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 140,758 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 140,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Drivers window has dropped down.

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

Front pads need checking with wheels off.

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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M79 MOD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M79 MOD, 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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M79 MOD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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