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L378 MBM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,541 mi
Last recorded163,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 163,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock bushes slightly cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2007 163,328 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock absorber bushes slighttly cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 146,980 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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L378 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L378 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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L378 MBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L378 MBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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