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L39 GRE

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 GRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 135,440 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder wear

Fail 10 May 2018 135,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder wear

Pass 10 May 2017 134,274 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush of rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 130,201 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 128,231 miles

low tread on o/s front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,238 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 126,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 124,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 124,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,777 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 123,777 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

blow on exhaust slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 122,406 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 121,177 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 121,175 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 120,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 116,693 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes †corrosionstarting on near side front brake pipe

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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L39 GRE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L39 GRE, 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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L39 GRE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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