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L437 BPA

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 BPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 107,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 107,445 miles

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

Front number plate has slight damage.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Petrol tank support (cage) has slight corrosions.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,470 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2006 100,653 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L437 BPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L437 BPA, 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 L437 BPA registered?

L437 BPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L437 BPA safe to buy?

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