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L321 AFX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,934 mi
Last recorded160,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 160,934 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased

both rear spring hanger bushes have slight play

both side steps rusty and holed

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 160,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all metal brake pipes have been greased

both rear spring hanger bushes have slight play

both side step's rusty and holed

Pass 16 Jul 2009 158,282 miles

both door steps rusty

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 158,282 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both door steps rusty

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 150,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 141,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 116,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2005 116,016 miles

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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L321 AFX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L321 AFX, 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 L321 AFX registered?

L321 AFX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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