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L286 NKX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 NKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,574 miles

HID headlights fitted

os lower swivel slight play

slight play os inner track rod end

underside muddy

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,556 miles

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

HID headlights fitted

os lower swivel slight play

slight play os inner track rod end

underside muddy

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,745 miles

underside muddy

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Brake fluid on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Slight movement on Nearside front headlamp

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play Nearside steering idler/pivot (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Chip on Offside front headlamp-not affecting beam pattern at this time (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front brake disc outer surface has scoring on surface (3.5.1i)

Offside front has new brake pads fitted to this side only

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 20mm of freeplay at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Brake fluid on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Slight movement on Nearside front headlamp

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play Nearside steering idler/pivot (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Chip on Offside front headlamp-not affecting beam pattern at this time (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front brake disc outer surface has scoring on surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front has new brake pads fitted to this side only

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 20mm of freeplay at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,920 miles

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

Cuts in both rear tyres

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

Fuel tank carrier corroed

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Cuts in both rear tyres

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

Fuel tank carrier corroed

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 100,718 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,286 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

rear diff leak

underbody rust

underbody rust

Pass 2 May 2012 94,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front pads

rear wiper split

slight exhaust blow

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2011 93,299 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,014 miles

corrosion forming o/s/f metal brake pipe

o/s wiper blade worn

side step supports corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion forming o/s/f metal brake pipe

o/s wiper blade worn

side step supports corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,980 miles

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

corrosion forming rear metal brake pipes to compensator

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing [inner]

o/s/f flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake imbalance

slight wear rear spring shackle bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,856 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,968 miles

crack in offside headlamp lens

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 12 Apr 2006 83,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in offside headlamp lens

slight travel on footbrake

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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L286 NKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L286 NKX, 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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L286 NKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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