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L490 CFV

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,719 mi
Last recorded107,719 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 CFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 107,719 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/front indicator lens cover missing

rear no plate damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2008 107,719 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/front indicator lens cover missing

rear no plate damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,917 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,915 miles

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

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 99,320 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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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L490 CFV is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 122,095 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L490 CFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L490 CFV registered?

L490 CFV is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L490 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 CFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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