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M174 PVS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 PVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,828 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Battery insecure

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front indicator outer lens missing.

Oil leak

Slight trace of fuel around injectors,no visible leaks.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 99,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front indicator outer lens missing.

Oil leak

Slight trace of fuel around injectors,no visible leaks.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 92,045 miles

Alternator noisy.

Bull bar and side steps badly corroded.

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Exhaust front pipe and heat shield very close to front propshaft.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Offside front indicator lens missing.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Oil leak

Rear spring shackle bushes worn and perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,717 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 83,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M174 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M174 PVS, 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 M174 PVS registered?

M174 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M174 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M174 PVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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