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L185 MBM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,518 mi
Last recorded113,518 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 113,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 112,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 108,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,140 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,758 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 102,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 101,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 98,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 98,565 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 87,453 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 87,453 miles

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

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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L185 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L185 MBM, 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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L185 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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