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L109 EFJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,234 mi
Last recorded176,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 EFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 176,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake valve connecting rod bush worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 176,234 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake valve connecting rod bush worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 165,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre uneven tread wear

n/s rear leafspring leaf moved

Fail 23 Sep 2009 165,402 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre uneven tread wear

n/s rear leafspring leaf moved

Pass 19 Sep 2008 154,038 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s leaf spring second leaf out of line

Fail 12 Sep 2008 154,038 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s leaf spring second leaf out of line

Pass 30 Aug 2007 142,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 142,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 131,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 131,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 119,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 119,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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L109 EFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L109 EFJ, 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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L109 EFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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