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L142 RLG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,627 mi
Last recorded169,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 RLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 167,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 166,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 162,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 162,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 159,752 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 156,491 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 156,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 152,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 148,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 148,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 143,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 143,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 136,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 136,743 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 128,428 miles

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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L142 RLG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 RLG, 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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L142 RLG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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