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M188 OCY

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 OCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,921 miles

Oil leak

o\s\r light lens cracked

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2007 76,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o\s\r light lens cracked

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 23 May 2006 76,355 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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M188 OCY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M188 OCY, 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 M188 OCY registered?

M188 OCY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M188 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 OCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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