MOT Status
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
fuel filter corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion
o/s step corroded
slight play in steering joints
under vehicle in poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion
o/s step corroded
slight play in steering joints
under vehicle in poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M870 SNB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M870 SNB, 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 M870 SNB registered?
M870 SNB is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 April 1995.
Is M870 SNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M870 SNB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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