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M711 BFL

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,174 mi
Last recorded186,174 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM711 BFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 186,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 20 Jul 2015 186,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 14 May 2014 180,923 miles

areas of corrosion including brake and fuel pipes

Fail 29 May 2013 17,326 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 17,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 162,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 154,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 144,436 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 144,436 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,256 miles

o/s and n/s running boards rotted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 134,255 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s and n/s running boards rotted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 113,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 113,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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M711 BFL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M711 BFL, 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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M711 BFL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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