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M422 STM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 121,419 miles

slight cracking in tread n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2010 121,419 miles

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

slight cracking in tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,423 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2008 117,423 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2007 114,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both n/s and o/s chassis rails have surface corrosion

front cross member has corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2007 114,528 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on chassis and floors and components

Pass 8 Aug 2006 108,467 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 108,467 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2006 108,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion throughout vehicle particulaly suspension and chassis areas

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

offside rear brake bind

signs of uneven braking on rear service brake

unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

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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M422 STM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M422 STM, 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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M422 STM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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