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M980 LNF

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,636 mi
Last recorded138,636 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 LNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear body mounts corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 137,125 miles

Both chassis front and rear plus suspension mount corroded

Front shockers damp in poor condition

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes undersealed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body mounts corroded

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 137,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both Front Shockers Damp in poor condition

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis and spring mount corroded in poor condition. front chassis and suspension components corroded

front brake back plates corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,801 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 135,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,371 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,251 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmenber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,929 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 131,929 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,652 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 129,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,208 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,072 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 121,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 119,875 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 119,860 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,595 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 117,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,197 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 114,197 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 107,687 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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M980 LNF is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M980 LNF, 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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M980 LNF is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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