CarVerify

Free Car Check

M401 DLY

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 DLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected missing (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear leaf spring, catch plate is corroded

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upper rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

service and parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

tow ball missing

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear lower pipe rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear upper rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

tow ball missing

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

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

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Steering ball joints have play

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Towbar socket and ball missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

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

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Steering ball joints have play

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Towbar socket and ball missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre has deep splits in the tread

Steering ball joints have play

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Towbar socket and ball missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

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

Offside front tyre has deep splits in the tread

Steering ball joints have play

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Towbar socket and ball missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,269 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Front brake hoses,metal parts corroded

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

Steering joints have play

Towbar electric socket missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust is corroded

Front brake hoses,metal parts corroded

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

Steering joints have play

Towbar electric socket missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,248 miles

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and split

Offside and nearside front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

Steering joints have play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and split

Offside and nearside front brake hoses,metal parts are corroded

Steering joints have play

Towbar electric socket is insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,279 miles

front steering joints have slight play

rear leaf springs are slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicles chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,382 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

Rear brake pipes have corrosion near load valve

Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,382 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

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

Rear brake pipes have corrosion near load valve

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,578 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside and nearside front brake hoses, metal parts are corroded

Steering joints have play

Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside and nearside front brake hoses, metal parts are corroded

Steering joints have play

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,521 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,520 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 73,836 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

Steering joints have play

Pass 16 Aug 2006 72,887 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 70,675 miles

Front wiper blades are split

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M401 DLY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M401 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M401 DLY?

You can check the full history of M401 DLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M401 DLY registered?

M401 DLY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M401 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 DLY shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M401 DLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M401 DLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.