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M908 RUK

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 RUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,201 miles

Centre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 147,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 139,252 miles

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

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside front indicator lense missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 139,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside front indicator lense missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 131,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 131,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 124,336 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 124,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front drop links perished and starting to split

metal turbo boost pipe rattling and induction pipe to turbo missing

numerous areas of corrosion including brake and fuel lines

off side front tyre worn on inner edge no cords visable

rear brakes noisey in opperation

rear shockabsorber lower bushes perished slight play

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Aug 2006 119,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 119,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side frontdrag link has slight play

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

nearside rear spring bush seperating

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2005 116,162 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 116,150 miles

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

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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M908 RUK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M908 RUK, 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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M908 RUK is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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