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L856 SPW

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 SPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,008 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front guard fitted

front tyres deteriorated

radiator has signs of leak

side steps corroded but not weakened

steering box ball joints have slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated and have cracks within tread

front guard fitted

nearside rear light unit lens dcracked

offside front indicator lens insecure

offside mirror casing damage but no sharp edges exposed

radiator leaking slightly

steering box linkage have slight play in ball joints

vehicle side steps have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,164 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,087 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 49,546 miles

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

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

engine noise

rear seats and seatbelts not checked {folded up}

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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L856 SPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L856 SPW, 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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L856 SPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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