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L525 EJM

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,619 mi
Last recorded100,619 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 EJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,619 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front to rear fruel lines corroded

Various corrosion to body

Various oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres perished

Front to rear fruel lines corroded

Various corrosion to body

Various oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,392 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front exhaust very corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,392 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front exhaust very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,778 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper lower mountings corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside front brake hose steel ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake juddering

offside front brake hose steel ferrules corroded

rear diff pinion seal leaking

upper front to rear brake pipe corroded

washers poor

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,754 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper lower mountings corroded

front bumper mounts corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside front brake hose steel ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake juddering

offside front brake pipe steel ferrules corroded

rear diff pinion seal leaking

upper front to rear brake pipe corroded

washers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,811 miles

15% front brake imbalance

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

engine oil leaks

front ball joint covers deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front seat belt damaged

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

rear washer inoperative

washers poor

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,811 miles

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

15% front brake imbalance

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

engine oil leaks

front ball joint covers deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front seat belt damaged

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

rear washer inoperative

washers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,730 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

washers poor

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate in poor condition

washers poor

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,039 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,370 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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L525 EJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L525 EJM, 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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L525 EJM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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