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M180 PVS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,506 mi
Last recorded134,506 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 PVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 134,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 128,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 115,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 104,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 104,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Front Engine oil leak,requires attention.

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

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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M180 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M180 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 M180 PVS registered?

M180 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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