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L681 RUB

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 RUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,000 miles

Front both indicator lens's missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side sign's of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,854 miles

Front both indicator lens's missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipe's covered in grease

under side sign's of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2023 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front both indictor's lens missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes covered with grease

under side signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,554 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indictor lense missing

all brake pipes greased

brake pipe slight corrosion on brake pipes across bulkhead

complete underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 54,554 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indictor lense missing

all brake pipes greased

brake pipe slight corrosion on brake pipes across bulkhead

complete underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,607 miles

ALL brake and fuel pipes heavily greased

Nearside Front indicator lens outer case missing

Nearside Front wheel tight to spin

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2021 52,607 miles

ALL brake and fuel pipes heavily greased

Nearside Front indicator lens outer case missing

Nearside Front wheel tight to spin

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,122 miles

ALL brake and fuel pipes heavily coated in grease

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL brake and fuel pipes heavily coated in grease

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot wont open

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,109 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front direction indicator outer lens missing, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe - minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres cracked

all brake pipes greased

all tyre valves cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2019 51,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front direction indicator outer lens missing, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe - minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres cracked

all brake pipes greased

all tyre valves cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres 3mm and cracked

Nearside Front direction indicator outer lens missing, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres cracked

all tyre valves cracked

oil level minimum

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres 3mm and cracked

Nearside Front direction indicator outer lens missing, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres cracked

all tyre valves cracked

oil level minimum

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,777 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear tyres cracked

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 42,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,997 miles

both steps badly corroded dangerouse

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,978 miles

nearside & offside steps are corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,560 miles

nearside & offside bolt on steps are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,268 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,197 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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L681 RUB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L681 RUB, 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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L681 RUB is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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