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M898 TMJ

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

150,718 mi
Last recorded150,718 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 TMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 150,718 miles

battery not clamped in

both front brake discs are corroed

o/s/f anti roll bar link as slight play

o/s/f side light dim

slight o/s/r brake bind

Fail 22 Nov 2007 150,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery not clamped in

both front brake discs are corroed

o/s/f anti roll bar link as slight play

o/s/f side light dim

slight o/s/r brake bind

Pass 29 Nov 2006 142,953 miles

battery not clamped in

both front discs lipped and corroed

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

slight front brake in balance

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in rear out put sharft from gear box bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2006 142,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery not clamped in

front discs lipped and worn

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight front brake inbalance

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in rear prop out put sharft bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2005 127,324 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split/o/s/front top joint gaiter split

unable to open o/s rear door

Fail 30 Dec 2005 127,324 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

both bottom ball joints gaiters split/o/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

o/s/rear door unable to be opened from inside or out side

Fail 21 Dec 2005 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 M898 TMJ, 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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M898 TMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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