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L908 PYG

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 PYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 98,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heater hose burst

Fail 5 Nov 2007 98,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2007 98,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 98,295 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine. †coolant pipe bulging under pressure.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded to excess as marked

Pass 18 May 2006 90,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 85,560 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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L908 PYG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L908 PYG, 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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L908 PYG is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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