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L551 UGC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,687 mi
Last recorded169,687 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 UGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 169,687 miles

engine oily

rear bumper nearside end cap missing

side running boards corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 161,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 161,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 154,203 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 154,203 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 150,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 148,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2006 145,102 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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L551 UGC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L551 UGC, 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 L551 UGC registered?

L551 UGC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L551 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 UGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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