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M416 RGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM416 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,099 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 112,136 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f,n/s/f and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r outter sill damaged

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f,n/s/f and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r outter sill damaged

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both dip beam aims on lower limits

both nside steps rusty and weak (f--ked)

ext. system starting to get rusty in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

fuel nfilter rusting

general play/wear in steering linkage

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

n/s/f washer jet blocking

slight damage to o/s sil

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

very little free play on hand brake

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,271 miles

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

both side steps rusty and weak

fuel filter rusting

general play in steering linkage

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

o/s/f seat covering wearing

odd sticker on screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both side steps rusty and weak

fuel filter rusting

general play in steering linkage

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

o/s/f seat covering wearing

odd sticker on screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 2 Mar 2010 104,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both sides steps rusty/weak and insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,119 miles

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

side step support brackets corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,798 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 82,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M416 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M416 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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M416 RGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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