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L481 CTN

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 CTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 150,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,373 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel and brakepipes showing corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,246 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 140,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 138,895 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise slight binding off side front brake

advise slight oil leak steering box

Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,895 miles

advise slight binding off side front brake

advise slight oil leak steering box

Pass 24 Sep 2010 137,620 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 137,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 134,144 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 134,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 125,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 125,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 118,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 118,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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L481 CTN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L481 CTN, 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 L481 CTN registered?

L481 CTN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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