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M691 SWL

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,688 mi
Last recorded145,688 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 SWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 145,688 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AND HOLED

OIL LIGHT FLASHES ON

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING JOINT ON CENTRE STEERING ROD

Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,688 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

OIL LIGHT FLASHES ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AND HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING JOINT ON CENTRE STEERING ROD

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,713 miles

Front index plate.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 116,819 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 111,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 107,559 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 107,559 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M691 SWL is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M691 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M691 SWL registered?

M691 SWL is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M691 SWL safe to buy?

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