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M986 ALW

1994 Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine62,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 ALW
MakeVauxhall
ModelEagle Quest Limousine
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 66,383 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible rear brake fluid copartment (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting to separate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting to separate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting seperate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight lens chipped but not effecting image

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting to seperate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

only rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2021 65,179 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting seperate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight lens chipped but not effecting image

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm foremost bush starting to seperate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

only rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 63,852 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,791 miles

centre exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s sill

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 52,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 51,866 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,230
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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M986 ALW is a 1994 Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,276 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 Eagle Quest Limousine fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M986 ALW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M986 ALW is a 1994 Vauxhall Eagle Quest Limousine, first registered on 4 October 1994.

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