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M249 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,361 mi
Last recorded89,361 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 89,361 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 89,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 85,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,807 miles

Advise front nearside tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,491 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 82,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 81,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 81,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2008 80,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 80,791 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 79,928 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 78,575 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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M249 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M249 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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M249 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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