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M281 RTV

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,369 mi
Last recorded107,369 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 RTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,369 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 106,797 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,407 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,537 miles

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

chassis side steps corroding

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,819 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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M281 RTV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M281 RTV, 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 M281 RTV registered?

M281 RTV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 October 1994.

Is M281 RTV safe to buy?

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