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L545 LAR

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 LAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 160,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 146,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 146,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 137,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 130,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 130,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s rear hub seal leaking engine oil leak coolent leaking fuel tank casing corroded o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both steering arms

slight play in o/s/r bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 115,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 100,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 100,591 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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L545 LAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L545 LAR, 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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L545 LAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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