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L35 FVR

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,192 mi
Last recorded122,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 FVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded on seat belt mounting but due to the missing rear seat unit it is not to be considered a operational seat belt for the purpose of this inspection.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 122,192 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded on seat belt mounting but due to the missing rear seat unit it is not to be considered a operational seat belt for the purpose of this inspection.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 121,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Centre some corrosion starting underneath the vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn close to the limit 1.6mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorating.

some metal brake pipes/fuel pipes getting corroded.

some splits/cuts in nsr outer tyre wall.

travel on foot brake pedal when depressed.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,757 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing to within tread pattern

both side steps n/s & o/s corroded

n/s side repeater partially insecure

rear differential leaking

rear most seat belts not fully checked

Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,755 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing to within tread pattern

both side steps n/s & o/s corroded

n/s side repeater partially insecure

rear differential leaking

rear most seat belts not fully checked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chassis underside has slight corrosion

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

rear diff leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chassis underside has slight corrosion

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,000 miles

park brake low effort 16% pass.

service brake 52% pass

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,677 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,677 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,407 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 57,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,515 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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L35 FVR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L35 FVR, 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 L35 FVR registered?

L35 FVR is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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