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M897 OTM

1994 Vauxhall Fronter

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,678 mi
Last recorded132,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Fronter118,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 OTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 132,678 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 132,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front mo; plate cracked

rearbrake flexi ferrules becoming rusty

Pass 12 May 2007 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2007 122,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions on limit 2.9

fuel pipes corroded

n/s headlight poor pattern

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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M897 OTM is a 1994 Vauxhall Fronter in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,629 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M897 OTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M897 OTM is a 1994 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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