MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Oil leak
front propshaft rubber coupling deteriated.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Both front lower suspesion arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing has slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
coolant leak
front number plate deteriorating
front wheel bearings have slight play
fuel lines at rear of vehicle corroding
middle box of exhaust deteriorating + various other parts corroding
nearside front lower ball joint has lift in
offside front wiper blade deteriorating
rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Both front lower suspesion arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
front number plate deteriorating
front wheel bearings have slight play
fuel lines at rear of vehicle corroding
middle box of exhaust deteriorating + various other parts corroding
nearside front lower ball joint has lift in
offside front wiper blade deteriorating
rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
oil leak
oil leak from rear diff
rust forming on bonnet
rust forming on chassis rails
rust forming on front to rear metal fuel lines
slight play in top steering column bearing
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body dammage to n/s/r bumper
front to rear metal fuel lines in rusty condition
handbrake has long travel
oil leak
oil leak from rear diff
rust forming on bonnet
some play in steering box
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L318 HYO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 L318 HYO, 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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L318 HYO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 December 1993.
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