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M818 VSR

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 VSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,090 miles

all brake pipe coverd in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2010 81,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

all brake pipe coverd in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 75,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,862 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight knock from steering

slight scuff on drivers rear seatbelt

underbody of vehicle corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

propshaft rubber bush starting to split

slight knock from steering

slight scuff on rear pasangers seatbelt

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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M818 VSR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M818 VSR, 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 M818 VSR registered?

M818 VSR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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