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L283 HKL

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,957 mi
Last recorded162,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 HKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 162,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

front metal brake pipes have corrosion

front wheel bearings have play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has some play

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

o/s and n/s outer sills have corrosion

radiator bracket broken

rear fuel pipes have corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

vehicle generally has corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 162,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

front metal brake pipes have corrosion

front wheel bearings have play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has some play

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

o/s and n/s outer sills have corrosion

radiator bracket broken

rear fuel pipes have corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

vehicle generally has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 156,459 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 156,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 148,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 135,625 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

steering arm slighty worn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 129,065 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 129,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 122,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,416 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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L283 HKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L283 HKL, 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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L283 HKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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