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M769 SGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,883 mi
Last recorded169,883 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM769 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 169,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

all brake pipes at rear limiter valve corroded and just acceptable

chassis corroded in various prescribed areas

offside parking brake effort poor 144kgf

rear registration plate cracked and loose on end

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm ball joint.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 159,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 159,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 150,958 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 150,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 142,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 142,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 131,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 131,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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M769 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc 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 M769 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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M769 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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