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L480 MTV

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 MTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,896 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,942 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front back plates corroded on both sides

Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,674 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,629 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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L480 MTV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L480 MTV, 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 L480 MTV registered?

L480 MTV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L480 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 MTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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