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L21 APL

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,049 mi
Last recorded130,049 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 APL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 130,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,381 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank holder corroded

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2022 125,381 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank holder corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded covered in underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside starting to rust

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,178 miles

Oil leak

dust covers starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,925 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f bumper area slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,796 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,612 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front of offside step corroded

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

offside front bumper iron corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,680 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 79,873 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper brackets corroded

handbrake effiency weak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,766 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front bumper , offside bracket corroded/weak

hand brake effiency weak

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,967 miles

catalyst gasket slight leaking

front bumper o/s bracket heavy corrosion †& door steps corroded underneath

fuel hose in front of filter perishing

nearside front indicator , outer lens missing (function not impaired)

offside front tyre has a cut sidewall

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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L21 APL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L21 APL, 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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L21 APL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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