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L495 VBY

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 VBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,162 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise on nearside rear light lens slightly cracked

advise on nearside rear seat back reat has play

advise on offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

advise on slight play in both front steering ball joints

engine noisy

nearside front inner wheel rim bead slightly dented

oil leaks

slight play in top steering column

Fail 20 Oct 2008 94,162 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in top steering column

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise on front brake discs slightly worn and slightly pitted surface

advise on nearside rear light lens slightly cracked

advise on nearside rear seat back reat has play

advise on offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

advise on offside front indicator lens damage (not effecting bulb)

advise on slight play in both front steering ball joints

advise on stonechips on offside headlamp lens

engine noisy

oil leaks

slight play in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 21 Jul 2007 89,438 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Jun 2006 86,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,313 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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L495 VBY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L495 VBY, 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 L495 VBY registered?

L495 VBY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 July 1994.

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