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L158 APA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,455 mi
Last recorded154,455 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 APA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 154,455 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower mounts slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2009 154,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

both rear shock absorbers lower mounts slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 142,156 miles

1 n/s/r indicator not working or o/s /r position light

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 142,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 n/s/r indicator not working or o/s /r position light

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 128,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 128,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L158 APA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L158 APA, 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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L158 APA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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