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L880 HVN

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,161 mi
Last recorded132,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 HVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2012 132,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front bumper mounts in very poor condition

front brake back plates in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes in engine bay in very poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake limiter valve heavily corroded

rear bumpers in poor condition

rear spring swinging shackle bushes in poor condition

slight interaction in n/s/r light unit

slight movement in upper steering coloum

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering idler arm bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2010 123,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2010 123,932 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 119,249 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no/plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 119,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no/plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp mounting clips broken lamps loose

hose from fuel filter very badly split

new brake disc n/s/f old disc o/s/f

Fail 9 Oct 2007 114,199 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp mounting clips broken lamps loose

hose from fuel filter very badly split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 107,961 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 107,961 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L880 HVN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 L880 HVN, 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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L880 HVN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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