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L309 BJT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

130,689 mi
Last recorded130,689 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 BJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,689 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2014 130,688 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,182 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorating

fuel hose deteriorated by filter (attention required)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre 3mm and cracking

rear propshaft front coupling split (attention required)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 127,153 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorating

fuel hose deteriorated by filter (attention required)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre 3mm and cracking

rear propshaft front coupling split (attention required)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 123,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 119,694 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler

Slight split in N/S wiper blade

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front propshaft joint in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2011 119,694 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Slight play in steering idler

Slight split in N/S wiper blade

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front propshaft joint in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2011 119,181 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

front propshaft rubber coupling is split and deterioated

n/s wiper blade split

o/s outer cv boot is perished close to splitting

slight play in top steering column bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 115,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,390 miles

gear box oil leak.

aproximatley 10mm of free play in stering wheel.

drivers seaat back rest slightly insecure.

front discs slight pitting and scoreing.

movement in n/s front wheel bearing.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front wheel bearing has slight movement.

rear seat back rest slightly insecure.

slight movement in n/s steering linkages.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

all tyres starting to perrish.

aproximatley 10mm of free play in stering wheel.

drivers seaat back rest slightly insecure.

front discs slight pitting and scoreing.

gear box oil leak.

movement in n/s front wheel bearing.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front wheel bearing has slight movement.

rear seat back rest slightly insecure.

slight movement in n/s steering linkages.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,006 miles

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

Interia mirror broken

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 105,004 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Interia mirror broken

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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L309 BJT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 L309 BJT, 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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L309 BJT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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