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L836 RVX

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 RVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal could be better

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

foot brake pedal could be better

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,851 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,685 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,276 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,865 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,421 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear door not opening from inside

Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear door not opening from inside

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,001 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,039 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

emission reding false due to large leak in exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2006 84,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 84,487 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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L836 RVX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L836 RVX, 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 L836 RVX registered?

L836 RVX is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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