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M451 KDW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 KDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

both rear doors corroded

foot brake travel

general corrosion to chassis

n/s front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear suspension leaf springs weak

Fail 14 May 2008 88,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

both rear doors corroded

evedence of o/s front brake caliper leak no leaks during pressure test URGENT

foot brake travel

general corrosion to chassis

n/s front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear suspension leaf springs weak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,567 miles

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

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

slight front and rear brake judder+engine boil leaking onto steering joints+bushes

Fail 2 Jan 2007 85,567 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leaking onto steering joints

foot brake btravel+front and rear brake judder

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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M451 KDW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M451 KDW, 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 M451 KDW registered?

M451 KDW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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