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M820 TMJ

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 TMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,862 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside step attatchment beams corroded

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 132,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,009 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 128,007 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 117,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,058 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 10,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 99,493 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 99,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 95,629 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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M820 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M820 TMJ, 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 M820 TMJ registered?

M820 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M820 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 TMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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