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L851 RMD

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 RMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 110,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 101,305 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex pipe to back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to a seat belt piont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,585 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,610 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,999 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,982 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,907 miles

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

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

o s outer sill slight rust

Pass 15 Dec 2007 75,546 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 75,546 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 61,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 61,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rubber petrol hoses to engine perished

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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L851 RMD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L851 RMD, 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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L851 RMD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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