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L371 VGF

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,960 mi
Last recorded192,960 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 VGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 192,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 192,920 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust CAT outer skin badly corroded but not blowing.

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

o/s inner washer jet inop.

o/s/f top ball joint gaiter split.

propshaft rubber coupling badly split.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 184,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 184,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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L371 VGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L371 VGF, 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 L371 VGF registered?

L371 VGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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