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M446 RMJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 160,405 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear fuel pipe badly corroded

under body chassis bad surface corrision

Pass 11 May 2009 146,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 146,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 143,852 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all of the chassis from underneath is corroding

both front headlamps loose

fuel filler neck corroding

handbrake warning light permenantley on

nearside front solid brake pipe looped

nearside front steering arm boot split

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top balljoint boot split

radiator corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 143,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all of the chassis from underneath is corroding

both front headlamps loose

fuel filler neck corroding

handbrake warning light permenantley on

nearside front solid brake pipe looped

nearside front steering arm boot split

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top balljoint boot split

radiator corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 142,200 miles

general corrosion

nearside and offside antiroll bar link bushes perrishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 138,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 138,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 133,620 miles

exhaust moutain missing

front dises correded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f cv boot pin hold

streeing coluom sight play

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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M446 RMJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M446 RMJ, 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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M446 RMJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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