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L181 ROW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,257 mi
Last recorded117,257 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 ROW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,257 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front auto lock hub bolt missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

propshaft rubber flange deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2018 117,257 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front auto lock hub bolt missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

propshaft rubber flange deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,594 miles

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

Central Fuel pipes corroded

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,840 miles

slight deterioration in metal fuel pipes

slight deterioration in n/s handbrake cable outer casing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,744 miles

Fuel pipes slghtly corroded front to rear

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipes slghtly corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,916 miles

corrosion on o/s outer sill rear end

deterioration on centre and rear exhaust

deterioration on rear propshaft front rubber coupling

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration on centre and rear exhaust

deterioration on rear propshaft front rubber coupling

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,176 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,183 miles

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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L181 ROW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L181 ROW, 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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L181 ROW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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