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L121 KAW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,065 mi
Last recorded183,065 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 KAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 183,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 183,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 174,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 174,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 165,997 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid low

oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes brakeing up

rear shock absorber bushes perished

some coroshion on brake pipes

Fail 4 Feb 2010 165,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid low

oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes brakeing up

rear shock absorber bushes perished

some coroshion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 159,947 miles

fuel hose to filter perished

n/s/f headlamp unit held in place with cable ties

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 158,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 158,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 155,082 miles

Battery clamp abit loose

Battery tray seems abit corroded and inner wing area underneath

Exhaust abit corroded at connections

Front lower susp/arms abit corroded slightly

Front to rear b/pipes abit corroded slightly at centre area

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers,abit corroded slightly

O/S/F indicator outer lens missing

Outer face of O/S/F B/Disc starting to corrode slightly

Service brake efficiency low and near MIN limit

Unable to open O/S/R door from inside or outside (Outer door handle broken)

Unable to open rear tailgate door

W/Blades split at ends

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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L121 KAW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L121 KAW, 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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L121 KAW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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