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M164 BFG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 BFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 114,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 112,773 miles

225/70 R15 fitted to front and 225/75 R15 fitted to rear of vehicle

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake flexy ferrules corroding

corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

front brake disc back plates corroding

front suspension components covered in fluid or oil? unable to check for shock absorbers leaking

front wipers smeering slightly

n/s mirror glass cracked slightly

no rear view mirror

o/s/f door check strap pull away from A post

power steering pump damp

rear brakes slightly noisy in brake tester

several fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight end flowt in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Nov 2008 112,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

225/70 R15 fitted to front and 225/75 R15 fitted to rear of vehicle

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake flexy ferrules corroding

corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

front brake disc back plates corroding

front suspension components covered in fluid or oil? unable to check for shock absorbers leaking

front wipers smeering slightly

n/s mirror glass cracked slightly

no rear view mirror

o/s/f door check strap pull away from A post

power steering pump damp

rear brakes slightly noisy in brake tester

several fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight end flowt in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2008 112,731 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear parking brake slight low performance

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 96,807 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front door strap broken

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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M164 BFG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M164 BFG, 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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M164 BFG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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