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L396 KKW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

190,204 mi
Last recorded190,204 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 KKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2010 190,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

chassis in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2009 185,146 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 185,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 180,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 176,024 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jan 2007 176,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 176,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel cap seal slightly rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 168,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 168,552 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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L396 KKW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L396 KKW, 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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L396 KKW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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