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L498 DVP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 DVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 94,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 94,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 83,038 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 82,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear fuel hose cracked

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 67,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust mounting is corroding

fuel hose on to fuel filter is cracking

oil is low (engine)

rear number plate is deteriorating

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 18 May 2006 67,875 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting is corroding

fuel hose on to fuel filter is cracking

oil is low (engine)

rear number plate is deteriorating

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 10 May 2006 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

oil level on minimum

rear number plate deteriorating

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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L498 DVP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L498 DVP, 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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L498 DVP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 November 1993.

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