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L520 RBK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,446 mi
Last recorded131,446 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 RBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,446 miles

all 4 tyres cracked badly but not showing cords

Fail 5 Apr 2012 131,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all 4 tyres cracked badly but not showing cords

Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,181 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads look to be worn low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2010 124,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake fluid level low

front pads look to be worn low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2009 118,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 118,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 116,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 114,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 112,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 109,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 109,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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L520 RBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L520 RBK, 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 L520 RBK registered?

L520 RBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L520 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L520 RBK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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