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M183 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,742 miles

Bumper insecure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front door corroded

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

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 117,742 miles

Bumper insecure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front door corroded

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

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

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,803 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,803 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,315 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 103,010 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 85,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,055 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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M183 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M183 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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M183 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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