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L176 PNU

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 PNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 135,075 miles

Benefit of doubt given to two corroded brake pipes (t-piece on axle housing to n/s rear wheel cylinder and load compensating valve to rear flexible hose).

Damage to o/s front indicator lamp lens not excessive.

Damage to windscreen at n/s not excessive.

Exhaust tail pipe close to chassis, may rattle.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Limited life remaining in windscreen wiper blades.

O/S front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

O/S rear door outer handle broken (opens from inside and holds closed securely).

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in o/s front wheel bearing not excessive.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 132,790 miles

Fuel cap missing at original test replaced with temporary cap of locking type

Fail 26 Mar 2007 132,780 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Acceptable slight scratching to windscreen

Brake fluid level low - pads linings check advised

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

Repeater lamp lens at n/s cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 129,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L176 PNU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L176 PNU, 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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What year was L176 PNU registered?

L176 PNU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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