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L434 RTU

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,487 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 133,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 126,706 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 126,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 115,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 115,899 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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L434 RTU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L434 RTU, 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 L434 RTU registered?

L434 RTU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L434 RTU safe to buy?

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