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L409 VLC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 112,683 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,571 miles

advise engine idle speed very erratic

Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise engine idle speed very erratic

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,503 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 96,341 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 91,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 89,154 miles

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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L409 VLC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L409 VLC, 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 L409 VLC registered?

L409 VLC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L409 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L409 VLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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