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L562 VNP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

165,472 mi
Last recorded165,472 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 165,472 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 165,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 165,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel pump loose.

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

Oil leaking from engine gearbox and rear axle.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 165,104 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 165,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 165,101 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 158,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 158,908 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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L562 VNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L562 VNP, 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 L562 VNP registered?

L562 VNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L562 VNP shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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