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M898 RSO

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,897 mi
Last recorded166,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 RSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 166,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 165,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 155,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 153,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 146,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 143,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 136,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 130,973 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 130,920 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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M898 RSO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M898 RSO, 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 M898 RSO registered?

M898 RSO is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M898 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M898 RSO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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