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DCZ 1796

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1796
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower valence panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded copensator to rear rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rear lower valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 patches (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroding

brake pipe to offside front hose corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,597 miles

all tyres perished and n/s/f worn close to limit

corrosion to both rear valances

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

all tyres perished and n/s/f worn close to limit

corrosion to both rear valances

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,249 miles

Clutch fluid leak

Fuel tank straps broken due to corrosion, fuel tank housed in a cradle, cradle corroding

Oil leak

Various metal brake pipes and fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,230 miles

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

Clutch fluid leak

Fuel tank straps broken due to corrosion, fuel tank housed in a cradle, cradle corroding

Oil leak

Various metal brake pipes and fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,716 miles

both front tyres worn/deteriorating

corrosion; various susp comps, chassis

front brake pads worn

fuel tank straps poor cond

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,846 miles

Clutch fluid leak

Fuel tank support straps broken, tank housed in carrier and secure

Various fuel pipes corroded

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,560 miles

Clutch fluid leak from bleed valve

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside fuel tank strap broken nearside corroded, tank supported in cradle

Various brake pipes corroded

Various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,281 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underside metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underside metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front lower ball joints rubbers split

corrosion; various steering, susp & brake comps, outer sills, chassis

eng oil leak

various brake pipes corroding

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both ind repeaters slightly loose

rad leak

s/column slight play

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,639 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,903 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 11 Apr 2007 85,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front spot lamp insecure

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,544 miles

off side wiper blade just clears

oil leak

rear diff damp

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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DCZ 1796 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCZ 1796, 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 DCZ 1796 registered?

DCZ 1796 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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