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M49 LNB

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 LNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 157,532 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 157,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 145,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 127,059 miles

front no plate slight damage

Fail 10 Jun 2008 127,059 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

front no plate slight damage

Pass 9 Jun 2007 118,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 118,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise brake pedel travel

advise front number plate just acceptable

Pass 18 May 2006 109,042 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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M49 LNB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M49 LNB, 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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M49 LNB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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