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L578 RKU

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 50,527 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,215 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,787 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,013 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 21,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,469 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,959 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 16,959 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 15,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,064 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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L578 RKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L578 RKU, 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 L578 RKU registered?

L578 RKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L578 RKU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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