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M493 WLG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,206 mi
Last recorded158,206 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 WLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 158,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 158,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 157,442 miles

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

corrosion holes both rear outer sills

offside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 156,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 153,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 152,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 151,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 149,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 149,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 147,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 146,651 miles

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 127,303 miles

offside front lower ball joint boot split

signs of oil below P.A.S. pump

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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M493 WLG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M493 WLG, 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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M493 WLG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1994.

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