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L478 NGU

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 NGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 132,470 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 132,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 127,214 miles

Nearside headlamp loose.

Pass 21 May 2011 125,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 125,852 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 124,676 miles

front brake imbalance on maximum permitted

Fail 28 May 2010 124,676 miles

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

front brake imbalance on maximum permitted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 122,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all front droplink bushes perished

Fail 9 Feb 2009 122,657 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all front droplink bushes perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 122,622 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,879 miles

interior rear view mirror adrift.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 119,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior rear view mirror adrift.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 117,103 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn.

offside rear side step mount broken.

rear brakes squeak on brake roller tester.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 114,342 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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L478 NGU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L478 NGU, 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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L478 NGU is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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