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L616 DBC

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,984 mi
Last recorded179,984 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL616 DBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 179,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 179,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 177,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 174,011 miles

Front number plate deteriorated. Cannot be misread.

Gaffer tape holding O/S/F arch trim on.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 174,011 miles

Front number plate deteriorated. Cannot be misread.

Gaffer tape holding O/S/F arch trim on.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 164,877 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 164,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 154,452 miles

general under chassis corrosion

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 141,937 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 127,249 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 127,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f front indicator lense missing

rear axle pinion seal oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 120,268 miles

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

both sides front flexible hoses slightly corroded on ferrels.

drop arm ball joint has slight play.

near side steering relay arm bush has slight play.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L616 DBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L616 DBC, 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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L616 DBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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