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L195 PMG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 PMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 170,428 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

front bumper mounting brackets corroded

fuel tank cage corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 170,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

front bumper mounting brackets corroded

fuel tank cage corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 170,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 May 2024 170,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bolts missing from offside front side step mounting

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2024 170,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 390 offside 290 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bolts missing from offside front side step mounting

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 170,428 miles

oil light on at idle

rear heat shield around fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 170,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

oil light on at idle

rear heat shield around fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 170,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear heat shield around fuel tank corroded

oil light on at idle

Fail 27 Jun 2023 170,428 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear heat shield around fuel tank corroded

oil light on at idle

Pass 20 Jun 2022 170,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 170,430 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 170,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 169,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 167,606 miles

slight blow on tail pipe on exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2019 167,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

slight blow on tail pipe on exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 164,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 163,265 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 163,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured tow ball in the way (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 161,497 miles

possible crack in offside rear leaf spring

Pass 26 Mar 2014 158,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 156,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 153,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 153,456 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,182 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 150,182 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

slight leak from steering box bottom seal

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 147,210 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 144,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 141,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 141,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 138,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 138,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 132,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 132,451 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L195 PMG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 L195 PMG, 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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L195 PMG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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