MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corroded with sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight play from steering
slight play n/s front hub
surface rust noted on suspension and chassis
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight play from steering
slight play n/s front hub
surface rust noted on suspension and chassis
Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
front bumper corroded
surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front bumper corroded
Front bumper insecure
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts
Oil leak
front bumper corroded
surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
front bumper corroded
surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front discs scored
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes covered hose near to steering is rubbing
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M173 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 M173 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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M173 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 September 1994.
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