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L181 UNP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

174,473 mi
Last recorded174,473 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 UNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2009 174,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 16,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 164,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 164,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 161,774 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 161,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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L181 UNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L181 UNP, 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 L181 UNP registered?

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

Is L181 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L181 UNP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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