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L208 BDD

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 BDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 127,114 miles

condition of both bottom shocker bushes

condition of o/s/f and n/s/f flexi ferrules

corrosion to fuel pipes at rear

o/s/f vehicle body is verging to right slightly

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Apr 2007 126,513 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 126,466 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2006 120,768 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 120,768 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 120,181 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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L208 BDD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L208 BDD, 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 L208 BDD registered?

L208 BDD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1994.

Is L208 BDD safe to buy?

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