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L182 DVR

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,936 mi
Last recorded49,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 DVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,936 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front bull bar insercure

Fail 19 Jul 2007 49,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front bull bar insercure

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,088 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2005 33,605 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L182 DVR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L182 DVR, 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 L182 DVR registered?

L182 DVR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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