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M388 SWT

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 SWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,855 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 May 2010 78,855 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion forming on sills and chassis

off side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,780 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,598 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 77,723 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2005 733,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 73,581 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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M388 SWT is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M388 SWT, 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 M388 SWT registered?

M388 SWT is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M388 SWT safe to buy?

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