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L966 YEA

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

169,829 mi
Last recorded169,829 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 YEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 169,829 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross membeer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

emission test aborted vehicle over heating

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front door mirror lens damaged

rear seats not fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,293 miles

fuel pipe badly corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front door mirror lens damadged

windscreen badly damadged

Fail 5 Jan 2015 159,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe badly corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front door mirror lens damadged

windscreen badly damadged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 159,202 miles

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

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

both front jacking points corroded to excess

front number plate badly damaged just acceptable

front windscreen cracked along bottom section

nearside front bumper damaged on nearside front

nearside front door mirror lens damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2013 159,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

both front jacking points corroded to excess

front number plate badly damaged just acceptable

front windscreen cracked along bottom section

nearside front bumper damaged on nearside front

nearside front door mirror lens damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2013 158,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

front windscreen badly damaged

nearside door mirror lens damaged

offside headlamp light output getting weak.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,965 miles

both front vehicle jacking points bsdly corroded.

front windscreen badly damaged

no rear seats fitted to vehicle.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 152,940 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front vehicle jacking points bsdly corroded.

front windscreen badly damaged

no rear seats fitted to vehicle.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 147,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front brake pipes and ferrulles are corroded

exhaust fouling nearside rear leaf spring hanger

rear seat and seat belts removed

spot weld repair to nearside rear inner arch,is also under sil,ed

Fail 10 Dec 2011 147,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front brake pipes and ferrulles are corroded

exhaust fouling nearside rear leaf spring hanger

nearside rear light missing not part of test

rear seat and seat belts removed

spot weld repair to nearside rear inner arch,is also under sil,ed

Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,799 miles

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

corrosion on front too rear and rear axle metal brake pipes.

exhaust baffles loose and rattling centre box.

nearside front shock absorber slightly weak.

slight imbalance on rear brakes.

slight play in steering coloum.

Fail 14 Nov 2009 140,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on front too rear and rear axle metal brake pipes.

exhaust baffles loose and rattling centre box.

nearside front shock absorber slightly weak.

slight imbalance on rear brakes.

slight play in steering coloum.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 140,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 133,764 miles

both rear tyres have no size markings.

lower steering column coupling has slight wear & play.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 133,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres have no size markings.

lower steering column coupling has slight wear & play.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 128,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 128,536 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 112,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 98,976 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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L966 YEA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 L966 YEA, 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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L966 YEA is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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