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L383 DVP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,713 mi
Last recorded61,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 DVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Slight electrical interference between position lamp and dashboard functions

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen slightly delaminating

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,928 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

front flei brake hose rusty both

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component @ steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,672 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,619 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven n/s has a slow rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,920 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,897 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,893 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

nearside rear tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

offside front tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

offside rear tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

nearside rear tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

offside front tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

offside rear tyre lightly cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,039 miles

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

all four road tyres lightly cracking on outer wall.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,090 miles

2 rear brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

battery insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,547 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,547 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,840 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L383 DVP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L383 DVP, 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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L383 DVP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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