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L338 DUK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,266 mi
Last recorded183,266 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 DUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 183,266 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Oct 2010 182,928 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2009 167,386 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding.

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints has slight lift.

offside front headlamp loose.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 166,386 miles

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

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

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

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside front bottom ball joints have slight lift

offside headlamp loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2008 150,524 miles

offside & nearside rear inner arches corroding

play to steering joints

Pass 10 Nov 2007 137,153 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak fro engine

Pass 4 Nov 2006 123,558 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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L338 DUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L338 DUK, 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 L338 DUK registered?

L338 DUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L338 DUK safe to buy?

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