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M475 JHB

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,845 mi
Last recorded131,845 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 JHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 131,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 128,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 126,084 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front body mounts deteriated

both handbrake cables corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 126,055 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,401 miles

slight play in steering idler

surface corrosion to front and rear chasis rails

Pass 2 May 2009 119,672 miles

engine leaking oil.

nearside top swivel gaiter split.

slight lift at offside lower swivel.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,528 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in o/s headlight

Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in o/s headlight

Fail 24 Jan 2008 114,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in o/s headlight

grill insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2006 109,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,995 miles

both rear tyres smaller in size to front tyres

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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M475 JHB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M475 JHB, 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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M475 JHB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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