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L953 KBL

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,281 mi
Last recorded96,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 KBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 93,800 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2011 93,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 93,750 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,005 miles

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 88,992 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,424 miles

SEE PREVIOUS ADVISE SHEET 763143457248

Fail 10 Sep 2007 87,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APROX 2/3MM †and surface cracking on sidwall †both front antiroll bar link bar bushes starting to dis-place †slight play in both rear wheel bearings †some wear in n/s steering idler arm

general surface corrosion along both n/s and o/s chassis rails

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,673 miles

drivers seat belt reciever cover missing †aprox 1/2 inch play at steering wheel (steering box fitted) †o/s rear tyre aprox 3mm †some corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe to compensator valve †some corrosion on rear exhaust pipe †some lpay in steering idl

idler arm bush (vehicle raised on jack)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 84,673 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)

drivers seat belt reciever cover missing †aprox 1/2 inch play at steering wheel (steering box fitted) †o/s rear tyre aprox 3mm †some corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe to compensator valve †some corrosion on rear exhaust pipe †some lpay in steering idl

idler arm bush (vehicle raised on jack)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,351 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,351 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front seat belt clip cover missing †front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

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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L953 KBL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L953 KBL, 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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L953 KBL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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