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L140 BCN

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,495 mi
Last recorded201,495 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 BCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 201,495 miles

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

both lower door steps loose and corr

fuel pipes corroderd

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 201,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

both lower door steps loose and corr

fuel pipes corroderd

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 197,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 197,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 190,698 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 189,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 171,431 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 156,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 144,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 144,435 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2005 142,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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L140 BCN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L140 BCN, 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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L140 BCN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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