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L244 MYB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,903 mi
Last recorded167,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 MYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 167,903 miles

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak (suspect sump seal)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/f door lock barrel jammed

oil light on at idle

play at steering wheel

rear number plate damaged

rear screen wash /wipe not working

screen chipped on o/s (minor)

slight play in rear prop joint

wear in all rear spring shackle bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 167,903 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak (suspect sump seal)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/f door lock barrel jammed

oil light on at idle

play at steering wheel

rear number plate damaged

rear screen wash /wipe not working

screen chipped on o/s (minor)

slight play in rear prop joint

wear in all rear spring shackle bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 163,321 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly damaged

windscreen slightly cloudy around edges

Fail 18 Jan 2011 163,321 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly damaged

windscreen slightly cloudy around edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 158,675 miles

1/.n/s/r door does not open

2/slight play in steering colume

3/windscreen misting + chip

4/rear no.plate damage

5/slight play in steering box

6/slight play in n/s steering idler

7/propshaft damper splitting

8/rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jan 2010 158,675 miles

1/.n/s/r door does not open

2/slight play in steering colume

3/windscreen misting + chip

4/rear no.plate damage

5/slight play in steering box

6/slight play in n/s steering idler

7/propshaft damper splitting

8/rear spring shackle bushes worn

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 155,671 miles

3/slight engine oil leaks

5/propshaft damper splitting

2/stone chip n/s headlamp

1/n/s/r lamp lens damage

6/slight wear in n/s drag link arm

7/slight wear in steering box

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 155,671 miles

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

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

1/n/s/r lamp lens damage

2/stone chip n/s headlamp

3/slight engine oil leaks

4/long handbrake travel

5/propshaft damper splitting

6/slight wear in n/s drag link arm

7/slight wear in steering box

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 151,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 151,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 144,995 miles

1/windscreen misting on edges †2/n/s wiper split †3/rear wiper split †4/n/s/r light lens damage †5/slight oil leak suspect oil cooler pipes

6/slight play n/s steering drop arm †7/propshaft front rubber joint perishing †8/oil light flashing on tickover

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 144,995 miles

1/windscreen misting on edges †2/n/s wiper split †3/rear wiper split †4/n/s/r light lens damage †5/slight oil leak suspect oil cooler pipes

6/slight play n/s steering drop arm †7/propshaft front rubber joint perishing †8/oil light flashing on tickover

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 137,347 miles

1/diesel leak around injectors †2/dash lights inop †3/slight oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 137,347 miles

1/diesel leak around injectors †2/dash lights inop †3/slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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L244 MYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L244 MYB, 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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L244 MYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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