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L166 NYB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 NYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel becoming tight to turn,inspection required.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 66,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,352 miles

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

has exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,632 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,926 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 51,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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L166 NYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L166 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L166 NYB registered?

L166 NYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L166 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L166 NYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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