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L266 FBW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 FBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 130,860 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 130,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 123,295 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 123,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 118,506 miles

o/s/r outer door handle broken

Fail 5 Mar 2008 118,506 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

o/s/r outer door handle broken

Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,084 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 97,084 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 90,643 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 90,643 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L266 FBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L266 FBW, 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 L266 FBW registered?

L266 FBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L266 FBW safe to buy?

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