MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
n/s/f wheel bearing has play
rear metal brake pipes corroded
steering arm / link ball joints have play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
n/s/f wheel bearing has play
rear metal brake pipes corroded
steering arm / link ball joints have play
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L316 NMX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L316 NMX, 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 L316 NMX registered?
L316 NMX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 May 1994.
Is L316 NMX safe to buy?
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