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L627 EPA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 EPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 151,422 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

VEHICLE DISPLAYS SIGNS OF NOT BEING USED FOR A WHILE

DOORSTEPS CORRODED TO EXCESS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 151,510 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

SIDE DOOR STEPS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHTY COVERED IN MUD

Fail 28 Jun 2009 151,500 miles

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)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

SIDE DOOR STEPS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHTY COVERED IN MUD

Pass 1 Feb 2008 145,678 miles

signs of corosion statring on underbody

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2008 145,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) 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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L627 EPA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc 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 L627 EPA, 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 L627 EPA registered?

L627 EPA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L627 EPA safe to buy?

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