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M133 OFV

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 OFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished but no ply or cord exposed

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracked and perished but no ply or cord exposed

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall, due to cracking and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch around roll bar mount (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished but no ply or cord exposed

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,113 miles

Damage to offside door mirror

Fuel cap seal torn around the outside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,124 miles

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

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes perrished

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes perrished

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,281 miles

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

Slight play detected in steering system

Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Slight play detected in steering system

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,235 miles

Engine missfire

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine missfire

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 79,290 miles

Fuel line from fuel filter slightly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes perrished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,290 miles

Fuel line from fuel filter slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes perrished.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,461 miles

Brake pipes greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

load valve brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 76,038 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes rusty

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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M133 OFV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 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 M133 OFV, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M133 OFV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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