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L376 TWS

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,577 mi
Last recorded126,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 TWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,577 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 126,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Side steps insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 117,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Side steps insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s step insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,720 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower arm ball joint has slight lift

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

offside front lower arm ball joint has slight lift

Fail 28 May 2009 100,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower arm ball joint has slight lift

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

offside front lower arm ball joint has slight lift

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,916 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front balljoint rubbers are split

chip in screen outside swept aere

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

rad is in poor condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in front seats

Fail 30 May 2008 94,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front balljoint rubbers are split

chip in screen outside swept aere

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

rad is in poor condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in front seats

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 78,357 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 78,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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L376 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L376 TWS, 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 L376 TWS registered?

L376 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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