MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyre sidewalls cracked/perished but no cords visible.
both side steps very badly corroded, but still secure at time of test.
front brake discs rusty on braking surfaces.
front registration plate cracked.
n/s door mirror missing.
o/s rear door does not open from outside.
spare wheel and carrier missing.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyre sidewalls cracked/perished but no cords visible.
both side steps very badly corroded, but still secure at time of test.
front brake discs rusty on braking surfaces.
front registration plate cracked.
n/s door mirror missing.
o/s rear door does not open from outside.
spare wheel and carrier missing.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M497 OBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M497 OBM, 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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What year was M497 OBM registered?
M497 OBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M497 OBM safe to buy?
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