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M246 FCU

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,054 miles

Both front indicator outer lenses missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General minor corrosion.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 105,054 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front indicator outer lenses missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General minor corrosion.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,273 miles

Both front indicator outer lenses missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General body corrosion.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Transmission noisy.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,272 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front indicator outer lenses missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General body corrosion.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Transmission noisy.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,816 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,137 miles

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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M246 FCU 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 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 M246 FCU, 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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M246 FCU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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