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L122 MBM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,320 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 90,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 87,765 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 81,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 74,914 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 74,823 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L122 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L122 MBM, 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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What year was L122 MBM registered?

L122 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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