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L48 WFE

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,148 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,131 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,758 miles

damp around steering box no visable sign of failed component.

fuel pipes corroded

metal sections of brake flexihoses corroded

nsr and osf outrigger corroded

oil leak

osf outer indicator lamp cover missing

rear lap belt edges frayed

rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes worn

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,667 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damp around steering box no visable sign of failed component.

fuel pipes corroded

metal sections of brake flexihoses corroded

nsr and osf outrigger corroded

oil leak

osf outer indicator lamp cover missing

rear lap belt edges frayed

rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf indcator outer lens missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf indcator outer lens missing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,740 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,212 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 52,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L48 WFE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L48 WFE, 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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L48 WFE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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