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M656 SGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,736 mi
Last recorded158,736 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 158,736 miles

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear spring second leaves cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2010 158,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear spring second leaves cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 153,890 miles

rear valance corroded

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 150,909 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2007 143,922 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 143,922 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2006 129,982 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 129,982 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 117,709 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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M656 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M656 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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M656 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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