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L206 RPO

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 RPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 167,396 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 167,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 157,884 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 150,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 150,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 137,853 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 137,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,658 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 131,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 125,468 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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L206 RPO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L206 RPO, 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 L206 RPO registered?

L206 RPO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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