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L388 UPW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 UPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 148,708 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

front tyres perished

screen cracked in swept area but not restricting view of road

Fail 8 May 2014 148,708 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion throughout vehicle

front tyres perished

screen cracked in swept area but not restricting view of road

Pass 10 May 2013 146,884 miles

chassis and suspension components

oil pressure light flickers on tick over

rear brake drums distorted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 146,298 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,511 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside front brake flexable hose deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 144,426 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and front and rear suspension components

nearside rear door requires attention

Fail 12 Feb 2010 144,410 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes badly corroded

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and front and rear suspension components

imbalance of 50% between rear brakes

nearside rear door requires attention

Pass 20 Feb 2009 143,302 miles

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2008 141,796 miles

both front brake flexable brake hose metal ferrules corroded

lift in nearside and offside rear shackle rubbers

Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 140,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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

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

steering and suspension worn,chassis suspension floors brake system all coroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 139,573 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle chasiss and offside front lower suspension arm coroded.Suspension and shock †absorber bushes perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 139,573 miles

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

Vehicle chasiss and offside front lower suspension arm coroded.Suspension and shock †absorber bushes perished.

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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L388 UPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L388 UPW, 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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L388 UPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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