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L519 VAF

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL519 VAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 160,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 160,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,722 miles

nearside front drag link some freeplay

some bind on nearside front brake

two brake pipes from compensator and rear axle pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2006 141,999 miles

all rear brake pipes been greased

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 23 Mar 2006 141,992 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes flacking and starting to coroded

slight play in steering idle arm n/s front

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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L519 VAF is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel 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 L519 VAF, 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 L519 VAF registered?

L519 VAF is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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