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M638 SGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 71,940 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r shock absorber

exhaust repaired

general corrosion

indicator lenses require attention

o/s headlamp requires attention

Pass 9 May 2013 70,309 miles

engine noise

n/s/r shock absorber damaged

o/s step insecure

Fail 7 May 2013 70,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noise

n/s/r shock absorber damaged

o/s step insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,690 miles

general corrosion brake pipes etc.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion brake pipes etc.

Pass 7 May 2011 64,285 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 64,285 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

side step o/s inscure

Pass 4 May 2010 60,259 miles

o/s headlamp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 56,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 51,930 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

brake and fuel pipes corroding

play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 5 May 2007 47,325 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,991 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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M638 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M638 SGS, 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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M638 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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