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L298 EJM

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,144 mi
Last recorded190,144 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 EJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 190,144 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 186,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 182,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 182,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 177,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,966 miles

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

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)

both side rear wheels slightly binding

nearside front flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 161,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in nearside steering idler

Pass 5 Jul 2005 152,072 miles

Please note: †Near Side Front Bumper supporting bracket is weakened by corrosion.

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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L298 EJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L298 EJM, 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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L298 EJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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