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L505 MGY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 97,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,302 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Jun 2016 84,302 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,881 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 81,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,118 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,163 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 61,130 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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L505 MGY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L505 MGY, 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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L505 MGY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L505 MGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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