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L258 JVS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,682 mi
Last recorded178,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 JVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 178,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise on top steering column bush has play

front crossmember corroded not holed

Fail 4 Mar 2014 178,666 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise on top steering column bush has play

front crossmember corroded not holed

Pass 16 Feb 2013 173,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 173,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 166,983 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 166,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 161,304 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 154,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 154,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 145,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 145,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 144,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 143,100 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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L258 JVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L258 JVS, 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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L258 JVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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