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BJZ 2729

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2729
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 117,191 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

tyre pressures low

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 117,190 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all four tyre pressures low

engine knocking slightly

engine oil dipstick missing

washers frozen

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 117,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Dipstick Missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Door Not Opening

Pass 2 Apr 2009 102,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,334 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 101,236 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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BJZ 2729 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BJZ 2729, 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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BJZ 2729 is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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