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L188 PYA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,236 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

handbrake lever stiff in operation

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,119 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 103,077 miles

extensive surface corrosion on vehicle underside

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2008 103,077 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

extensive surface corrosion on vehicle underside

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2007 103,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 103,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 102,988 miles

underside of car has surface rust and on some components

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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L188 PYA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L188 PYA, 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 L188 PYA registered?

L188 PYA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L188 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 PYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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