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M486 VTU

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,777 mi
Last recorded85,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,777 miles

All 4 Tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Damage to o/s/f bumper

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but still supported by other mountings

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,777 miles

All 4 Tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Damage to o/s/f bumper

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but still supported by other mountings

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,661 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perishing

Body damage all round vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 83,903 miles

all tyres are perished

front of vehicle has body damage-has had temp repair done

n/s/ head lamp is slightly loose

pas drive belt is noisey

Fail 29 May 2014 83,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres are perished

front of vehicle has body damage-has had temp repair done

n/s/ head lamp is slightly loose

pas drive belt is noisey

Pass 29 May 2013 83,384 miles

Oil leak

oil level in engine very high

Fail 14 May 2013 83,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil level in engine very high

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,904 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 78,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 78,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 67,874 miles

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

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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M486 VTU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M486 VTU, 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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M486 VTU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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