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M983 TOA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,939 mi
Last recorded184,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 TOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 184,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 182,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 182,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 181,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 175,513 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 166,703 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 166,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear door handles inoperative

offside and nearside headlight movement

Pass 21 Mar 2009 157,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear spring rear eye bushes starting to wear

emissions only just met limits

offside front lower ball joint securing bolts only just in to nylock advise replacements

offside front seat wearing

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Mar 2009 157,185 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear spring rear eye bushes starting to wear

emissions only just met limits

offside front seat wearing

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2008 151,331 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 151,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 143,580 miles

dash panel lighting inop

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot split

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2006 128,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 128,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M983 TOA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M983 TOA, 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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M983 TOA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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