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M617 HJT

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 HJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 139,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake only 16 percent (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 139,277 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Offside Front Beam pattern poor

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,214 miles

front plate cracked

handbrake cable outer damaged

leak from centre exhaust

nearside front brake binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front suspension has dry bushes causing a squeaking noise

slight play in steering ujs

Pass 4 Apr 2014 118,488 miles

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

Drivers side rear tyre perished on side walls.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Running boards fitted to side sills.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers chassis rails.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 106,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 101,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyrs starting to perish

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,028 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 85,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 84,849 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers smearing

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Jul 2005 82,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 82,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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M617 HJT is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M617 HJT, 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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M617 HJT is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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