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M826 PVM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 PVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 139,807 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 139,393 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 130,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2007 118,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 118,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 107,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 107,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 107,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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M826 PVM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M826 PVM, 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 M826 PVM registered?

M826 PVM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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