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L701 YUY

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 YUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,914 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,899 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,575 miles

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

Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,699 miles

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing cracked / broken.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cover on centre seat belt buckle missing

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cover on centre seat belt buckle missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,734 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle casing missing.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,727 miles

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

Centre rear seatbelt buckle casing missing.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,274 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged

rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,053 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 81,333 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

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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L701 YUY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L701 YUY, 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 L701 YUY registered?

L701 YUY is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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