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L101 DPC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 DPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,319 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2015 123,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,499 miles

o/s front tyre getting low on tread(3mm)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre getting low on tread(3mm)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,431 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 115,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,401 miles

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

o/s front indactor cover missing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,401 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

o/s front indactor cover missing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front indactor cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,356 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s front indactor lens in poor condition

rear foot brake performance uneven

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 83,002 miles

Offside Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,822 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L101 DPC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 113,836 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 L101 DPC, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L101 DPC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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