MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside rear tyre perrished and getting low
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L170 VWP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L170 VWP, 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 L170 VWP registered?
L170 VWP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 1993.
Is L170 VWP safe to buy?
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