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L520 RGW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 RGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,444 miles

All fuel pipes have slight surface corrosion

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

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2011 103,444 miles

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)

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

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

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

All fuel pipes have slight surface corrosion

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

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 98,027 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 90,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,296 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,703 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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L520 RGW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L520 RGW, 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 L520 RGW registered?

L520 RGW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L520 RGW shows 9 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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