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M23 PBH

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

168,906 mi
Last recorded168,906 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 PBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 168,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 168,691 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

o./s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Oct 2007 168,488 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o./s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2007 167,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear and offside front tyres cracking around sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2006 160,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 160,382 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M23 PBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M23 PBH, 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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M23 PBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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