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M701 OBH

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,612 mi
Last recorded154,612 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 154,612 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 154,612 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion on exhaust and slight leak

corrosion on fuel pipes

couldnt view chassis legs and floor due to excessive grease

couldnt view pads

oil leak

slight movement on front headlamt but secured

slight movements on front seats

slight nosie and play on nearside front bearing

suspect on power steering leak couldnt not find

Pass 7 Aug 2007 145,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 144,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 144,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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M701 OBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M701 OBH, 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 M701 OBH registered?

M701 OBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M701 OBH safe to buy?

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