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L489 HJM

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 HJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,499 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 141,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 134,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Mar 2008 134,799 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Mar 2007 126,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight movement steering

Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 118,096 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

screen cracked †clutch poor

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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L489 HJM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel 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 L489 HJM, 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 L489 HJM registered?

L489 HJM is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L489 HJM safe to buy?

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