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L179 UFY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 UFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,667 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door unable to open

Fail 20 Aug 2007 102,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

offside rear door unable to open from inside or outside

Pass 18 Sep 2006 100,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 100,612 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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L179 UFY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L179 UFY, 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 L179 UFY registered?

L179 UFY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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