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L558 LTW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,628 mi
Last recorded128,628 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 LTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 128,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

adv oil leak rear diff

adv rear crossmember

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,106 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank damp but not dripping

Fail 31 Oct 2012 12,091 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel tank damp but not dripping

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 115,025 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,862 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 112,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 105,779 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 105,774 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 103,803 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 103,803 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,362 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 98,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L558 LTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L558 LTW, 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 L558 LTW registered?

L558 LTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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