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M127 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 112,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,391 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 112,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,361 miles

Front both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect handbrake lever in drum (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside side step inscure

Fail 5 Aug 2020 111,631 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roll bar mounting to arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roll bar mounting to arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside side step inscure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,287 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 110,983 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,456 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear handbrakes require service or repair

brake pipes getting corroded

offside front track rod end lock nut very rusty

offside side step very rusty

offside wiper split

underbody brake pipes undersealed in areas

vehicles underbody extremely rusty in areas

Fail 18 Apr 2011 103,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear handbrakes require service or repair

brake pipes getting corroded

offside front track rod end lock nut very rusty

offside side step very rusty

offside wiper split

underbody brake pipes undersealed in areas

vehicles underbody extremely rusty in areas

Pass 4 May 2010 101,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front trackrod end lock nut very rusty

offside side step very rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 101,877 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front trackrod end lock nut very rusty

offside side step very rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 99,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,125 miles

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

cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyre walls

oil leak to engine

windscreen displaying stickers

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyre walls

oil leak to engine

windscreen displaying stickers

Pass 2 May 2007 95,547 miles

gearbox seal leaking

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Fail 25 Apr 2007 95,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

gearbox seal leaking

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Pass 3 May 2006 92,671 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 92,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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M127 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 M127 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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M127 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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