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M237 TRO

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 TRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 144,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 144,428 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 144,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 127,152 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 126,636 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,969 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

all tyres near warners

Pass 13 Mar 2006 103,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M237 TRO is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,057 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 M237 TRO, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M237 TRO registered?

M237 TRO is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M237 TRO safe to buy?

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