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M868 SWW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,100 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 135,100 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 130,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 130,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 130,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 130,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 127,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 127,885 miles

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

Battery insecure

Marginal 16% pass on handbrake - rear brakes may need attention

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

Pass 15 May 2006 117,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 117,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M868 SWW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M868 SWW, 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 M868 SWW registered?

M868 SWW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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