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M456 PHN

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 PHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,085 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

advanced corrosion to body mounts and underside of vehicle.

prop shaft to rear drive not fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

advanced corrosion to body mounts and underside of vehicle.

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

prop shaft to rear drive not fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,820 miles

parts under vehicle corroding...pipes/ exhaust/ boots ect

Fail 5 Dec 2012 126,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

parts under vehicle corroding...pipes/ exhaust/ boots ect

Pass 15 Nov 2011 123,294 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake noise

brake pipes corroding / just ok

fuel pipes /hoses in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,647 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres out of shape

fuel pipes/hoses and brake hoses deteriorated/poor

Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres out of shape

fuel pipes/hoses and brake hoses deteriorated/poor

Pass 18 Oct 2008 116,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 113,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 113,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 105,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 105,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M456 PHN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M456 PHN, 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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M456 PHN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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