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L281 WWV

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 WWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear leaf spring surface rust

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear leaf spring surface rust

coolant tank crack leak vehicle overheats if left idling

feul tank corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2017 132,671 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear leaf spring surface rust

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear leaf spring surface rust

coolant tank crack leak vehicle overheats if left idling

feul tank corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 132,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 132,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 131,101 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe perished near fuel filter but not leaking

splits in radiator header tank

Fail 2 May 2014 131,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

fuel pipe perished near fuel filter but not leaking

splits in radiator header tank

Pass 7 May 2013 129,142 miles

Oil leak

engine gets very hot

Fail 7 May 2013 129,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine gets very hot

Pass 15 May 2012 125,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 125,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 121,834 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 117 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 117,874 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,762 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 113,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 108,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,587 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,125 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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L281 WWV is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L281 WWV, 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 L281 WWV registered?

L281 WWV is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L281 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 WWV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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