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M494 STM

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 128,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside step rear support corroded away & weakened

oil leak from rear diff:

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 128,158 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working & nearside front spot lamp aimed high

no spare wheel

offside front step rear support corroded away & weakened

offside front wiper blade torn & rear wiper arm missing

oil leak from rear diff:

Pass 17 Aug 2006 114,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 114,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 113,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M494 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,084 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 M494 STM, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M494 STM registered?

M494 STM is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M494 STM safe to buy?

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