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L262 BRY

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 BRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,050 miles

fuel tank support perished

Fail 21 Feb 2011 122,050 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,648 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 120,637 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,688 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 117,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 114,060 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,787 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 108,787 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,164 miles

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

both nearside tyres scuffed on sidewalls.

brake vacuum build up slow

nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play

nearside rear shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

offside drag link end ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

offside rear shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing.

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 104,055 miles

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

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

Both nearside tyres scuffed on sidewalls

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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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L262 BRY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L262 BRY, 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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L262 BRY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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