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M286 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,348 mi
Last recorded31,348 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 31,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 29,043 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

oil leaking from engine

both rear door handles exterior broken

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,103 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2008 19,103 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2007 14,951 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 9,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

prop shaft coupling cracking

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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M286 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M286 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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M286 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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