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M146 FUM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides centre/rear near body mount prescribed areas sills holed and corroded but not affecting steering or braking

underbody/chassis and suspension componants corroding/covered with underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,884 miles

underbody/chassis/brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2013 105,878 miles

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

underbody/chassis/brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,995 miles

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

both sides side step mountings very corroded

underbody/chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,945 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 94,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake flex ferrules corroding

various bushes on rear suspension perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,152 miles

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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M146 FUM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M146 FUM, 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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What year was M146 FUM registered?

M146 FUM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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