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L256 SNG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

175,108 mi
Last recorded175,108 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 SNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 175,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 175,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 171,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 171,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2REAR TRYES SIDEWALLS CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 7 Apr 2007 168,301 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 168,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 168,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 155,982 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 155,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L256 SNG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,410cc petrol 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 L256 SNG, 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 L256 SNG registered?

L256 SNG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L256 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L256 SNG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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