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M38 MCG

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,903 mi
Last recorded124,903 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 MCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 124,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 124,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 115,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 115,886 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,431 miles

Oil leaking from passenger side rear hub.

Passenger rear door will not open.

Fail 15 Jul 2006 98,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust tail section thinned by corrosion.

Oil leaking from passemger side rear hub/

Passenger rear door will not open.

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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M38 MCG is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,084 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 M38 MCG, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M38 MCG registered?

M38 MCG is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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