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L817 JGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 JGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 153,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 153,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 153,993 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 9 Dec 2010 146,198 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 146,196 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 131,367 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 131,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 115,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 115,403 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,465 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 96,465 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 90,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 90,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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L817 JGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L817 JGS, 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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L817 JGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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