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L272 XFH

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 XFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,675 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 126,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,975 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 124,978 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,951 miles

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

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

o/s rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 122,950 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,753 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 120,753 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 118,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,266 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 118,174 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 115,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 112,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 108,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 108,056 miles

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

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

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

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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L272 XFH is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L272 XFH, 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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L272 XFH is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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