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M688 LOB

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 LOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 140,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 137,793 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 131,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 128,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Interior rear view mirror is missing

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 123,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2007 123,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2006 112,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 112,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres have little clearance to both upper suspension arms

Pass 15 Sep 2005 105,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 104,991 miles

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

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

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

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

minimum clearance between both front wheels and chassis components.further investigation required.

n/s headlamp loose.

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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M688 LOB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M688 LOB, 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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M688 LOB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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