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L301 GTX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 GTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 144,654 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 144,623 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 136,773 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 134,780 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,780 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 130,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 130,870 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 120,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 119,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 7 Jun 2006 113,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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L301 GTX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L301 GTX, 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 L301 GTX registered?

L301 GTX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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