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L689 MGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,262 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

front lower ball joint rubber boots split

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

surface corrosion front and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,261 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

front lower ball joint rubber boots split

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

surface corrosion front and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,686 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,239 miles

brakes felt sharp on application during decelerometer test

front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

o/s/r outer door handle missing

oil leak

stonechip 'a' zone windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2009 96,239 miles

brakes felt sharp on application during decelerometer test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

o/s/r outer door handle missing

oil leak

stonechip 'a' zone windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,549 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in front number plate

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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L689 MGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L689 MGS, 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 L689 MGS registered?

L689 MGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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