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L998 KNK

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 KNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 May 2017 78,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear differential leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 78,105 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear differential leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,041 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,033 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,333 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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L998 KNK is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L998 KNK, 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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L998 KNK is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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