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L436 OLG

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,095 mi
Last recorded165,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 OLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 165,095 miles

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

brake warning light on

fuel pipes rusty and tank carrier corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 165,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake warning light on

fuel pipes rusty and tank carrier corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 161,612 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 161,612 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front coupling on rear prop shaft split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 157,120 miles

all rear axle pipes corroded

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 154,516 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 154,516 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear prop shaft coupling cracked and split.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 150,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 150,133 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,438 miles

brake pedal feels a bit spongy

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

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

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

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

rubber propshaft joint starting to spit

Fail 1 Jun 2007 146,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal feels a little bit spongy

rubber propshaft joint starting to split

Pass 24 May 2006 144,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 144,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe near filter splitand perrished

nsf seat belt stalkcover missing but functioning correctly

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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L436 OLG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L436 OLG, 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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L436 OLG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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