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L492 HAW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,928 mi
Last recorded157,928 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 HAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 157,928 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 157,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 142,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 142,000 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,569 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 133,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L492 HAW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L492 HAW, 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 L492 HAW registered?

L492 HAW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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