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L157 PMF

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,310 mi
Last recorded138,310 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 PMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 138,310 miles

Aux belt poor condition

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Seat belt mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Seat belt mountings (6.1.B.2)

Wipers poor

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Oct 2011 135,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear seats & seat belts not fitted at time of test .

Fail 1 Oct 2011 135,913 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear seats & seat belts not fitted at time of test .

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 129,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 129,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 119,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 110,671 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

sun strip low on windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2007 105,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 17 Apr 2007 105,284 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre pressure low

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 5 May 2006 98,934 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 96,807 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L157 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L157 PMF, 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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L157 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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