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L494 FJM

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 FJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 121,211 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 121,211 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,366 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 119,181 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 119,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 117,401 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 117,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 115,502 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 113,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 104,676 miles

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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L494 FJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L494 FJM, 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 L494 FJM registered?

L494 FJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L494 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 FJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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