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L158 DRJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,900 mi
Last recorded154,900 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 DRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 154,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 154,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 128,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,900 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 114,789 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 108,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lgt corrosoin on areas of vechicle chassis

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

light corrosion on brake hose ferrules

Fail 9 Aug 2005 108,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lgt corrosoin on areas of vechicle chassis

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

light corrosion on brake hose ferrules

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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L158 DRJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L158 DRJ, 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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What year was L158 DRJ registered?

L158 DRJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L158 DRJ safe to buy?

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