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L387 OFS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,462 mi
Last recorded144,462 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 OFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,462 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

oil around steering box area

rear spring bushes slightly perished and worn

Fail 8 Apr 2009 144,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front and rear tyres slightly perished

oil around steering box area

rear spring bushes slightly perished and worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 137,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 137,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 126,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,794 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 123,747 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 123,633 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

rear propshaft coupling breaking.

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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L387 OFS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L387 OFS, 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 L387 OFS registered?

L387 OFS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L387 OFS safe to buy?

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