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M945 RKJ

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,441 mi
Last recorded204,441 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 RKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 204,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 204,408 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 203,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 203,508 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 203,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 201,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 200,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 189,216 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 176,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 176,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2008 168,015 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 157,974 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 141,079 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 141,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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M945 RKJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M945 RKJ, 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 M945 RKJ registered?

M945 RKJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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