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M704 RKX

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,196 mi
Last recorded149,196 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 149,196 miles

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

O/S step corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 149,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S step corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 138,123 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 138,112 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 129,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both front seat backs becoming loose on rails

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

both rear quarters damaged

front brake discs distorted (strong advise)

front number plate deterioraing

oil leak from rocker cover gasket + various others

steering wheel has cover fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 129,464 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front seat backs becoming loose on rails

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

both rear quarters damaged

front brake discs distorted (strong advise)

front number plate deterioraing

oil leak from rocker cover gasket + various others

steering wheel has cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,630 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 120,609 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,181 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front door check strap broken.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column u/j's

Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,082 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door check strap broken

slight play in steering column u.j's

Fail 11 Jul 2007 11,753 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 105,441 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 98,230 miles

oil leak

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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M704 RKX is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,084 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 M704 RKX, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M704 RKX is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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