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L173 OMP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 OMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 117,841 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CLEANED SIGNS OF PITTING. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW AIR PRESSURE. DIFF OIL LEAKS. FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

SERVO CASING CORRODED. FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED. FOOTBOARDS CORRODED.

slight m/ment front wheels. oil leaks, underside corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CLEANED SIGNS OF PITTING. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW AIR PRESSURE. DIFF OIL LEAKS. FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

SERVO CASING CORRODED. FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED. FOOTBOARDS CORRODED.

slight m/ment front wheels. oil leaks, underside corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 117,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 115,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STEPBOARDS CORRODED. OIL LEAKS. REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 110,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STEPBOARDS CORRODED. OIL LEAKS. REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 108,255 miles

N/S REAR UPPER LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED. †REAR AXLE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. †

Fail 1 Dec 2005 106,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 106,060 miles

oil leak

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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L173 OMP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L173 OMP, 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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L173 OMP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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