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L175 JVM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

160,355 mi
Last recorded160,355 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 JVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 160,355 miles

drivers seat base worn

Fail 12 Feb 2010 160,355 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat base worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 153,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 149,736 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 149,733 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 149,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 149,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,705 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2006 143,705 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2005 132,208 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 131,384 miles

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

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

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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L175 JVM 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 45.5%.

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 L175 JVM, 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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L175 JVM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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