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M228 ERP

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,589 mi
Last recorded186,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ERP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 186,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 180,031 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear fuel pipes slightly corried

Pass 19 Feb 2010 169,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 157,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 157,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 156,230 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 152,458 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 152,458 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 147,141 miles

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

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

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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M228 ERP is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M228 ERP, 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 M228 ERP registered?

M228 ERP is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M228 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 ERP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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