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M856 TMJ

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 TMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 129,040 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 129,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,631 miles

advise fuel pipes

advise running boards

advise steering linkage

Fail 1 Oct 2008 122,631 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise fuel pipes

advise running boards

advise steering linkage

Pass 24 Sep 2007 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

foot brake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 116,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2006 116,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 114,912 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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M856 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M856 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 M856 TMJ registered?

M856 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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