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L398 SUA

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 SUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2008 119,020 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear lamp cluster damaged but repaired with tape

rear bumper damaged but secure

slight exhaust blow

slight play in offside front lower shock absorber bush

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering column

underside corroding in various places

various suspension bushes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2006 109,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 109,531 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,005 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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L398 SUA is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 122,095 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L398 SUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L398 SUA registered?

L398 SUA is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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