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L525 EJX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 EJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,677 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing holed and sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Wheel arch trim and mud flap insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,372 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Cross member in poor condition (heavily corroded) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,372 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel neck filler hose to tank (7.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective Cross member in poor condition (heavily corroded) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,170 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 68,169 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30cms of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,822 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,781 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

front gearbox cross member mountings corroded

slight blow from enhaust joints

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,704 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing on inner wall

Fail 20 Oct 2012 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing on inner wall

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside crear door willnot open

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,860 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator badly leaking water

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,190 miles

ferrules on rear flexi hose poor

horn tone poor

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 51,970 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,543 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 50,543 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 EJX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EJX, 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 EJX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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