MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,329 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight oil leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r brake noisy when applied
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
all under body corroded
both front tyres part worns
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to boot/rear door
power steering pipe rubbing on coolant pipe
under trays fitted
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
all under body corroded
both front tyres part worns
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to boot/rear door
o/s/r brake noisy when applied
power steering pipe rubbing on coolant pipe
under trays fitted
All Front Brake pipes starting to corrode
Both anti roll bar bushes starting to deterioate
Both rear leaf springs starting to corrode
Brake pedal spongey
Corrosion to front bumper
Engine covers fitted
Fuel filter and fuel pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Part worn tyres fitted to front
Slight freeplay in offside bottom ball joint
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both anti roll bar bushes starting to deterioate
Both rear leaf springs starting to corrode
Brake pedal spongey
Corrosion to front bumper
Engine covers fitted
Fuel filter and fuel pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Part worn tyres fitted to front
Slight freeplay in offside bottom ball joint
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M538 VCA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M538 VCA, 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 M538 VCA registered?
M538 VCA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1994.
Is M538 VCA safe to buy?
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