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L518 NSO

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 NSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 142,284 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 142,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r door wont open

step mounts showing sings of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2007 142,278 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r door wont open

step mounts showing sings of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2006 133,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 133,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 132,783 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L518 NSO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L518 NSO, 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 L518 NSO registered?

L518 NSO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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