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L840 KGS

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

150,902 mi
Last recorded150,902 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 KGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 150,902 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 150,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 141,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 141,586 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 137,868 miles

o/s/ f door mirror cracked,but still gives good vision to rear.

squeak on n/s front,all bushes/ball-joint seem ok

Fail 18 Jan 2008 137,855 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/ f door mirror cracked,but still gives good vision to rear.

squeak on n/s front,all bushes/ball-joint seem ok

Pass 30 Jan 2007 129,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 129,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 129,199 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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L840 KGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L840 KGS, 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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L840 KGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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