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L735 LRO

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,941 mi
Last recorded106,941 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 LRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,941 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 105,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 105,869 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 104,344 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 102,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,427 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 102,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 99,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 93,354 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,282 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear lower inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 92,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 90,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,026 miles

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

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,258 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,239 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,239 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,245 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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L735 LRO is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 L735 LRO, 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 L735 LRO registered?

L735 LRO is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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