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M861 UKW

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,064 mi
Last recorded221,064 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 UKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 221,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front crash bar corrosion

front discs pitting innerr face

n/s side step leg off (corrosion)

o/s screen chip

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 221,043 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front crash bar corrosion

front discs pitting innerr face

n/s side step leg off (corrosion)

o/s screen chip

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 210,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f bull bar deterioration

o/s/r door corrosion

white top 7 pin socket slight deterioration

Fail 30 Oct 2013 209,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f bull bar deterioration

o/s/r door corrosion

white top 7 pin socket slight deterioration

Pass 30 Oct 2012 201,408 miles

7 pin socket deteriorated

Oil leak

n/s step corrosion

n/s/r behind wheel corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f disc slight pitting

o/s/r bottom shocker rubber play

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Oct 2012 201,141 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

7 pin socket deteriorated

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

Oil leak

brake load valve oil mist?

n/s step corrosion

n/s/r behind wheel corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f disc slight pitting

o/s/r bottom shocker rubber play

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 194,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 185,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 176,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 163,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,515 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 143,139 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,560 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

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M861 UKW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKW, 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 M861 UKW registered?

M861 UKW is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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