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L123 UCE

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 UCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 154,215 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 154,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 144,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to rear no plate †slight movement in steering wheel †up and down movement in n/s/f lower joint †ferrules on front brake hoses started corrode †battry insecure †oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 144,571 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to rear no plate †slight movement in steering wheel †up and down movement in n/s/f lower joint †ferrules on front brake hoses started corrode †battry insecure †oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 139,036 miles

tyre fitted to n/s front close to legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2006 139,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

tyre sizes vary from front to rear axles, all brakes pipes fitted to load sensing valve have surface corrossion, o/s/f shock absorber damp, rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2005 125,215 miles

o/s/f disc scored on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2005 124,974 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes at rear corroded †oil leak †all swivel joint gaiters split †slight wear in rear shackle bushes

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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L123 UCE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L123 UCE, 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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L123 UCE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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