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L565 SCD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,051 mi
Last recorded140,051 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 SCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,905 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 134,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2013 13,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 130,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 130,408 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 126,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 115,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 114,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 109,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2006 109,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

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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L565 SCD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L565 SCD, 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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L565 SCD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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