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L155 UAF

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 UAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,270 miles

Fuel tank damp with fuel suspect a leak

Offside sill corroded at rear end around previous repair which is just over 30cm from belt mounts

Small split in offside track rod end cover

Some corrosion starting on front body mounts

Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel tank damp with fuel suspect a leak

Offside sill corroded at rear end around previous repair which is just over 30cm from belt mounts

Small split in offside track rod end cover

Some corrosion starting on front body mounts

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer CV boots split (vehicle only rear wheel drive as presented for test)

both outer sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,588 miles

front to rear brake pipes poorly clipped / rubbing

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,235 miles

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

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

chassis slightly rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2009 94,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis slightly rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 87,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 81,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 69,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 69,041 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L155 UAF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L155 UAF, 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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L155 UAF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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