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L259 APJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 APJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,327 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,851 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,923 miles

Boot door lower hinge pin broken

Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,923 miles

Boot door lower hinge pin broken

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 78,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 73,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 73,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L259 APJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L259 APJ, 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 L259 APJ registered?

L259 APJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L259 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 APJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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