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L679 HCW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,579 mi
Last recorded168,579 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 HCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 168,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 168,579 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 160,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 160,745 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,394 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 152,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 142,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,971 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 127,086 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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L679 HCW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L679 HCW, 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 L679 HCW registered?

L679 HCW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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