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L501 TGT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 TGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 160,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 147,475 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 147,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,481 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 120,478 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 114,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R Seat Belt (taken out)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 110,287 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L501 TGT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L501 TGT, 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 L501 TGT registered?

L501 TGT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L501 TGT safe to buy?

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