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L170 NVJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 NVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2007 155,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

nearside handbrake cable seperating

offside mirror cracked

offside step rear bracket corroded through

Fail 30 Mar 2006 14,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

nearside park brake cable separating

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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L170 NVJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L170 NVJ, 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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L170 NVJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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