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L413 CUK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL413 CUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside

Body has slight corrosion offside

Chassis has slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Front offside wheel has slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside front wheel has slight play in wheel bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,203 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,378 miles

Front & Rear axle corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,766 miles

Load area door stuck in closed postion

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,766 miles

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

Load area door stuck in closed postion

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,785 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,110 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,453 miles

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

advise fuel tank cover corroded away

Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,406 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise fuel tank cover corroded away

Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,541 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,205 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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L413 CUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L413 CUK, 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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L413 CUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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