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L384 FCG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 FCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s door check strap loose

Fail 23 Oct 2011 94,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,307 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door check strap loose

offside rear and nearside rear have cracks all over tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light scratches to front screen

N/S/R and O/S/R Shock Absorber lower bushes deteriated

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres Deteriated / Perished

Fail 11 Sep 2010 92,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light scratches to front screen

N/S/R and O/S/R Shock Absorber lower bushes deteriated

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres Deteriated / Perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,518 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 83,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,479 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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L384 FCG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L384 FCG, 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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L384 FCG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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