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RIW 4417

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

145,743 mi
Last recorded145,743 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4417
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 145,743 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2010 145,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 145,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads worn thin

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2009 142,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,578 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 139,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 139,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 134,966 miles

as per vt32724918197172

Fail 17 Jul 2007 134,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip to windscreen

slight leak to centre exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2006 131,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 131,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RIW 4417 is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 RIW 4417, 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 RIW 4417 registered?

RIW 4417 is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 1995.

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The MOT history for RIW 4417 shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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