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M439 XOW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,574 mi
Last recorded18,574 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 XOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 18,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 18,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 18,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 18,122 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake excessively binding all four (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 18,111 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 18,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,047 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,948 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 17,948 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 17,946 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,939 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 17,939 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,138 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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M439 XOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M439 XOW, 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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What year was M439 XOW registered?

M439 XOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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