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M97 CJC

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 CJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 135,164 miles

a noise from the rear diff on spining the rear wheels up

Fail 16 Sep 2008 135,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

a noise from the rear diff on spining the rear wheels up

Pass 14 Mar 2007 126,823 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 126,823 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 118,911 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 118,911 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M97 CJC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M97 CJC, 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 M97 CJC registered?

M97 CJC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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