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M82 ATU

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,390 mi
Last recorded12,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM82 ATU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers inside door interior missing but still serviceable

nearside rear lite casing loose

rear discs are scored worn & pitted

the rear skirts both sides have damage. no sharp edges visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2010 12,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers inside door interior missing but still serviceable

nearside rear lite casing loose

rear discs are scored worn & pitted

the rear skirts both sides have damage. no sharp edges visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2009 115,841 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 115,841 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,358 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside headlamp insecure

fuel tank guard/strap badly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,356 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside headlamp insecure

fuel tank guard/strap badly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 106,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 106,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,707 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 100,707 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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M82 ATU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M82 ATU, 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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M82 ATU is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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