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TIW 4797

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,523 mi
Last recorded138,523 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 4797
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 126,223 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are cracking

both front tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls and the offside tyre valve is missing

minor gas leak from the rear catalyst joint

slight play in both front seats

windowscreen wiper replacement is recommended

Pass 5 Mar 2011 118,352 miles

O/S FRONT BODY MOUNTING CORRODING

ALL FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CXORRODED ,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

N/S SIDE STEP CORRODED

N/S WIPER DOES NOT PARK

WINDSCREEN CRACKED ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 2 Mar 2011 118,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

ALL FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CXORRODED ,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

N/S SIDE STEP CORRODED

N/S WIPER DOES NOT PARK

O/S FRONT BODY MOUNTING CORRODING

WINDSCREEN CRACKED ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,153 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery light on / terminals were loose

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,142 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar rubber bushes perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 94,847 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 94,847 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,323 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 92,323 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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TIW 4797 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TIW 4797, 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 TIW 4797 registered?

TIW 4797 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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