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M528 DBJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 DBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 122,738 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Feb 2010 119,738 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,866 miles

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

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

ns door mirror cracked but afecting view to rear

ns os side steps corroded

oil light coming on

Fail 6 Feb 2009 115,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ns door mirror cracked but afecting view to rear

ns os side steps corroded

oil light coming on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 110,985 miles

both door steps slightly corroded

footbrake and handbrake travel require attention soon

nearside headlamp requires further cliping soon

oil leak

slight play in steering box

various corrosion spots showing

Fail 28 Jan 2008 110,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both door steps slightly corroded

footbrake and handbrake travel require attention soon

nearside headlamp requires further cliping soon

oil leak

slight play in steering box

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 105,407 miles

Oil leak

oil light on

Pass 8 Feb 2006 101,613 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 101,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

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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M528 DBJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M528 DBJ, 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 M528 DBJ registered?

M528 DBJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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