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M831 BVF

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 BVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 108,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 108,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 102,918 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 22 May 2007 102,918 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine earth strap disconected

front brake discs and pads worn

general oil leaks and suspect leak from oil cooler

n/s/f bumper scuffed

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and o/s/f worn on edges

rear wash inoperative

slight bind in o/s/r wheel

some ovality in o/s/r brake drum

steering box drop arm joint dust cover damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2006 100,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak front cooler

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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M831 BVF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M831 BVF, 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 M831 BVF registered?

M831 BVF is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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