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M687 XTR

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 XTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 169,861 miles

Some play in top of steering column.

Fail 26 May 2009 169,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front headlamp adjusters are seized & will have to be freed off to adjust headlamps on retest.

Some play in top of steering column.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 169,750 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 169,175 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEELBEARINGS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 169,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

THE OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEELBEARINGS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 168,454 miles

TH NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.IN THE CENTRE OF THE TREAD.

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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M687 XTR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M687 XTR, 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 M687 XTR registered?

M687 XTR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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