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L473 HKK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 HKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 134,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 134,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 129,358 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,486 miles

compensator valve to rear brake hose very badly corroded.

front bull ball corroded and holed

front to rear brake pipe very badly corroded.

near side and off side front brake ferrals badly corroded.

near side front shock absorber leaking to the limit.

off side front bumper iron corroded and holed.

off side running board very badly corroded and damaged.

rear bumper very badly corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 127,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

compensator valve to rear brake hose brake pipe badly corroded

front bull bar corroded & holed

front to rear brakre pipe very badly corroded

n/s front shock absorber leaking very close to unacceptable limit

o/s & n/s front brake hose furrells badly corroded

o/s runnning board very badly damaged & corroded

o/s/front bumper iron corroded & holed

rear bumper very badly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 127,486 miles

compensator valve to rear hoses brake pipe badly corroded

front bull bar very badly corrded

front to rear brake pipes badly corroded at rear

n/s/front shock absorber leaking very close to unacceptable limit

o/s & n/s front brake hose furrells badly corroded

o/s/ running board very badly corroded

o/s/front bumper air corroded and holed

rear bumper badly corrded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 122,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 122,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2006 120,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 120,633 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L473 HKK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L473 HKK, 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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L473 HKK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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