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L145 OMX

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 OMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 136,283 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2011 136,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,247 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in near side steering idle

oil leak from diff

Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,246 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in near side steering idle

oil leak from diff

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 13,552 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 132,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 126,919 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 126,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L145 OMX 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 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 L145 OMX, 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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L145 OMX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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