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M121 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,500 mi
Last recorded74,500 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,500 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside of front bumper corroded and holed behind bull bar and had temp repair.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,459 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front top arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill; (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front top arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,530 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 64,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,502 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear at compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,367 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,102 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,102 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,548 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 45,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 38,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,283 miles

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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M121 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M121 RGS, 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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M121 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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