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L248 MAU

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,371 mi
Last recorded139,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 MAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 139,371 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 10 May 2012 136,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 128,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 124,616 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 124,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 118,375 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 118,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 113,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 106,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 102,624 miles

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

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

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

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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L248 MAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L248 MAU, 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 L248 MAU registered?

L248 MAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L248 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L248 MAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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