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L245 SCA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 SCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,324 miles

Battery light on

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake drum slightly warped

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear brakes grinding

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes grinding

Battery light on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake drum slightly warped

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,663 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 79,650 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 77,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 77,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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L245 SCA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L245 SCA, 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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L245 SCA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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