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M13 MKS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 114,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,160 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 10 Dec 2011 113,160 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 110,059 miles

slight lift to n/s front ball joints.

slight weap to n/s front shockabsorber.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,051 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front pads poss low.

o/s side step brocken.

slight lift to n/s front ball joints.

slight weap to n/s front shockabsorber.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 110,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 106,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre heavly perished

n/s/r tyreworn on inner edge+low tread on limit 1.6m+nail in it

o/s side step heavly corroded+holed

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2007 106,985 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre heavly perished

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge+low tread on 1.6m limit+nail in it

o/s side step heavly corroded+holed

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 102,904 miles

225/70/15 tyres fitted to front,235/70/15 fitted to rear

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 23 May 2006 102,904 miles

225/70/15 tyres fitted to front,235/70/15 fitted to rear

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

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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M13 MKS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M13 MKS, 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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M13 MKS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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