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L353 NVO

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 NVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 137,065 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,046 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 129,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 129,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 122,577 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap mount close to failing.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 122,577 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 122,571 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 112,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 112,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 107,243 miles

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

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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L353 NVO is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L353 NVO, 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 L353 NVO registered?

L353 NVO is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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