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M499 RRB

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,801 mi
Last recorded162,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 RRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 162,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 152,127 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 152,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 138,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s centre body to chassis mounting loose

Fail 26 Oct 2007 137,989 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s centre body to chassis mounting loose

Pass 26 Oct 2006 127,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2006 127,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 118,337 miles

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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M499 RRB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M499 RRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M499 RRB registered?

M499 RRB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M499 RRB safe to buy?

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