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L47 STR

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 STR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,318 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

clearance between front bump stops and suspension in only just adequate

front ball bar damaged

o/s/f indicatot intermittent, relay stuck once

o/s/r fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,970 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 79,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,256 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,256 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

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

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

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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L47 STR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L47 STR, 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 L47 STR registered?

L47 STR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L47 STR safe to buy?

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