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M248 TYC

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,342 mi
Last recorded128,342 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 128,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 125,169 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 125,169 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 123,195 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,195 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 118,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 118,297 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,835 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,535 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 99,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,682 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions not tested overheating

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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M248 TYC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M248 TYC, 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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M248 TYC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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