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L22 RDP

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,693 mi
Last recorded144,693 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 RDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 144,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside indicators slighly slower and dimmer in operation

Pass 1 Mar 2010 136,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front body mounting corroded

nearside rear outer door handle missing

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 15 Feb 2010 136,465 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front body mounting corroded

nearside rear outer door handle missing

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2009 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2009 126,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,164 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 116,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 104,654 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 104,651 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 102,721 miles

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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L22 RDP is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L22 RDP, 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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L22 RDP is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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