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L151 DPC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,685 mi
Last recorded167,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 DPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 167,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 158,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 153,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 153,303 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 147,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop shaft front flexi coupling deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 147,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop shaft front flexi coupling deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 141,037 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 141,037 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 131,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 126,064 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 126,064 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside front bumper support corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 122,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 122,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front window not working

Fail 11 May 2006 115,855 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 115,855 miles

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

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

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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L151 DPC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L151 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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L151 DPC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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