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L268 THC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 THC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 133,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 133,730 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 129,284 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 129,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 123,550 miles

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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L268 THC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L268 THC, 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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L268 THC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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