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L628 DFX

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL628 DFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 90,446 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

header tank insecure

mil lite on

o/s/f flasher lense incomplete but not showing white lite

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,689 miles

Slight leak of oil from offside front shock absorber.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight leak of oil from offside front shock absorber.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolt missing from auto hub lock

both front body mounts slightly corroded

off side reae tyre valve cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,490 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,649 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

metal stuck in n/s/f tyre

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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L628 DFX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple 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 L628 DFX, 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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L628 DFX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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