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L505 PPW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 PPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 152,347 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 152,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel tank under panel

corrosion to ns os sill step mounting brackets.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 144,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 144,421 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 134,974 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear bumper endcap missing

stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,668 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 123,668 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

THE VECHICLE HAS HEAVEY CORROSION ON THE CHASSIS ALSO PLAY IN FRONT N/S STEARING IDLER

Pass 30 Jan 2007 117,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 111,308 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 PPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPW, 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 L505 PPW registered?

L505 PPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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