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M261 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,002 mi
Last recorded48,002 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers door check strap not attached to pillar

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,353 miles

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

drivers door check strap broken out of door pillar

Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

drivers door check strap broken out of door pillar

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,757 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 38,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M261 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M261 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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What year was M261 RGS registered?

M261 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M261 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 RGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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