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M897 ACD

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 ACD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 108,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap broken

freeplay detected at steering wheel/box requires adjustment

front brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/f door step mount corroded

rear shackle bushes worn

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2012 108,471 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap broken

freeplay detected at steering wheel/box requires adjustment

front brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/f door step mount corroded

rear shackle bushes worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,714 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2010 105,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2009 99,025 miles

slight play in front hub bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,502 miles

fuel hose to to fuel filter perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Oct 2008 94,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel hose to to fuel filter perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,875 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 90,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,630 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 83,630 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 77,503 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
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M897 ACD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M897 ACD, 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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M897 ACD is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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