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L511 VCD

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,451 mi
Last recorded155,451 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 VCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 155,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyre sizes different

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 155,393 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyre sizes different

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 146,232 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 146,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 138,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,461 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,461 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 122,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 122,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL STEEL

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,952 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FUEL HOSE FROM FUEL HOSE CRACKED

OFFSIDE SIDE STEP RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,061 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,218 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe from filter perrished but not leaking

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 13 Oct 2008 107,216 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe from filter perrished but not leaking

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 101,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

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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L511 VCD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L511 VCD, 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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L511 VCD is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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