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L318 MBM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 140,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 137,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

bad oil leak from engine

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

brake fluid level on minimum

front anti roll bar link bushes poor

fuel pipes corroded and fuel filter poorly mounted

handbrake warning light staying on

slight leak from power steering reservoir

slight play in both steering idlers

wipers poor

Fail 4 May 2011 137,286 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

bad oil leak from engine

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

brake fluid level on minimum

front anti roll bar link bushes poor

fuel pipes corroded and fuel filter poorly mounted

handbrake warning light staying on

slight leak from power steering reservoir

slight play in both steering idlers

wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,848 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,522 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 120,522 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all metal brake pips rusted

front cross member coroded

front metal brake pips coroded

near side door mirror cracked

oil leak

rear chassie rusty

rear shakell bushes worn

under neath vehicle dirty

wipers very poor

Freeplay at steering wheel

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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L318 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L318 MBM, 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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L318 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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