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M578 RMJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 114,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,893 miles

brake pipes & underbody freshly waxoyled

Fail 10 Nov 2008 104,892 miles

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

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

brake pipes & underbody freshly waxoyled

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,991 miles

free play at steering wheel

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

nearside rear and offside front tyres close to legal limits

offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

slight chip to front screen

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,991 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

free play at steering wheel

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

nearside rear and offside front tyres close to legal limits

offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

slight chip to front screen

slight inbalance to rear brakes

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,498 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 8,498 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 77,977 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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M578 RMJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M578 RMJ, 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 M578 RMJ registered?

M578 RMJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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