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L414 FNM

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 FNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 145,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 145,939 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side front spotlight insecure.

Off side side step excessively corroded.

Pass 22 May 2008 141,483 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on power steering metal pipes

Fail 21 May 2008 141,477 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on power steering metal pipes

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 May 2007 140,011 miles

Off side door top mounting/hinge severely worn.

Fail 17 May 2007 140,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side door top mounting/hinge component severely worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 136,944 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 136,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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L414 FNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L414 FNM, 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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L414 FNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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