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M396 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,389 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,954 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,265 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,981 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,570 miles

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle structure has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,900 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 128,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 128,877 miles

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2016 128,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 126,334 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 126,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 113,903 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 113,903 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,701 miles

secure o/s headlight for test

o/s/r spring hanger has slight play

rear tyres wearing close to limit 1.6mm

slight plat in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2006 108,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 108,970 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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M396 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M396 RGS, 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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M396 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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