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L321 MBM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

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

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 137,776 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 132,836 miles

Oil leak

nearside side step front mounting corroded away

Fail 21 Sep 2012 132,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside side step front mounting corroded away

Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,727 miles

rear fuel line corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 127,664 miles

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

rear fuel line corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,135 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 122,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,095 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes and front and rear chassis rails

slight corrosion on offside front chassis where steering box is connected

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,531 miles

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

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

nearside sill panel decayed just outside prescribed area for seat belt mount

Fail 16 Jul 2008 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 103,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

emission reading false due to exhaust leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 95,365 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

advise emissions test not carried out due two vehicle may overheat

Pass 5 Aug 2005 91,319 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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L321 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L321 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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L321 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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