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L4 CLL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,460 miles

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2006 80,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,785 miles

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

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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L4 CLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 L4 CLL, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 CLL registered?

L4 CLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for L4 CLL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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