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M382 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 125,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine running hot

Fuel pipes near tank corroded

NSF indicator condensated

NSF seat belt stalk trim repaired

NSF washer jet req aligning/cleaning

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF outer lens missing from indicator

Oil leak

Oil light flashing on

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,612 miles

Cooling fan missing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front washer jet not working.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 116,074 miles

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed

Front metal brake pipes rusty

Fuel filter rusty

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front indicator lense missing

Offside front outer cv boot pereshed

Oil dampness on engine

Oil dampness on power steering pump

Oil dampness on rear diff

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight exhaust blow from joint between center and rear sections

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in gearbox pinion bearing

Slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed

Front metal brake pipes rusty

Fuel filter rusty

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front indicator lense missing

Offside front outer cv boot pereshed

Oil dampness on engine

Oil dampness on power steering pump

Oil dampness on rear diff

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight exhaust blow from joint between center and rear sections

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in gearbox pinion bearing

Slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2011 112,929 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

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

Oil leak

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2011 112,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,950 miles

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

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

offside front sill rusted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 97,964 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,964 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes sighs of surface corrosion.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,817 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes sighs of surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 83,709 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,612 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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M382 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M382 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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M382 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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