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L897 HFV

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,077 mi
Last recorded123,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 HFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 123,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 11,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,289 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 100,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 92,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,157 miles

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

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 22 Sep 2005 82,737 miles

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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L897 HFV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L897 HFV, 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 L897 HFV registered?

L897 HFV is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L897 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 HFV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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