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M450 PDC

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,051 mi
Last recorded106,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 PDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 106,051 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 106,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 103,878 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 100,225 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 100,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

steps corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,204 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 93,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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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M450 PDC 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 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 M450 PDC, 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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M450 PDC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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