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M536 PUR

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM536 PUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes on maximum inbalance of25%

vehicle mud caked on underside

Fail 31 May 2011 123,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 100,404 miles

exhaust system very corroded and has a minor blow

metal brake pipes across axle corroded advise early replacement

Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system very corroded and has a minor blow

metal brake pipes across axle corroded advise early replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,360 miles

1/ N/S/F SIDE STEP CORRODED 2/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS 4/ PROPSHARFT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

1/ N/S/F SIDE STEP CORRODED 2/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS 4/ PROPSHARFT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 20 Sep 2007 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front anti roll bar link rod bushs deterated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front bottom ball joint gator split

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Slight play at steering coloum

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 88,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,994 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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M536 PUR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M536 PUR, 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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M536 PUR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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