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M861 EHW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 EHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

hazard switch faulty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,975 miles

Propshaft rubber joint splitting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes by rear compensator getting rusty

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,975 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft rubber joint splitting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes by rear compensator getting rusty

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight binding on hand brake cable/mech

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,476 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area (not to cords)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,330 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Both front tyres cracking in tread area (not to cords)

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

Slight uneven application of rear brakes

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,088 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in tread groves

Nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut (not to cords)

Nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,953 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres starting to crack in tread groves

Nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut (not to cords)

Nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,601 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,544 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,711 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 56,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

movement in middle steering column joint

unable to test nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

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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M861 EHW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M861 EHW, 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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M861 EHW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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