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M829 FTN

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 134,276 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2008 127,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 127,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 121,268 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 121,262 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 115,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 115,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

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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M829 FTN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M829 FTN, 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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M829 FTN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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