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M179 GGC

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,927 mi
Last recorded99,927 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 GGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

offside side step corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside side step corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,850 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,813 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,333 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,610 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,728 miles

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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M179 GGC 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 84.6%.

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 M179 GGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M179 GGC registered?

M179 GGC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M179 GGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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