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M164 PKL

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 PKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,264 miles

front number plate damaged advise replacement

n/s/f spot light inop

oil leaks

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight staining around steering box

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 112,811 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,918 miles

Oil leak

unable to open boot, boot floor checked via rear seats

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

unable to open boot, boot floor checked via rear seats

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,721 miles

both running boards corroded

brake and fuel pipes undersealed unable to inspect

n s wiper blade clip worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,028 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,014 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,969 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,823 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play to steering system, detected at steering wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play to steering system, detected at steering wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,165 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear outer sills filler passed magnet test

door steps corrded

front exhaust joint bolt missing

p/s pipes corroding

rear brakes slightly uneven and o/s handbrake slightly down

rear chassis corroding round tow bar

slight play to steering joints

Fail 1 Aug 2009 83,142 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear outer sills filler passed magnet test

door steps corrded

front exhaust joint bolt missing

p/s pipes corroding

rear brakes slightly uneven and o/s handbrake slightly down

rear chassis corroding round tow bar

slight play to steering joints

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,854 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front prop rubber split

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 PKL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M164 PKL, 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 PKL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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