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M142 JLJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,114 mi
Last recorded158,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 JLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 158,114 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 156,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

nsf brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2010 152,104 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 152,101 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)

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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 142,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 142,554 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 133,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 121,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,792 miles

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

oil leak

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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M142 JLJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M142 JLJ, 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 M142 JLJ registered?

M142 JLJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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