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L605 XWD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 XWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 143,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver and passenger front seat backs have slight play

Fail 16 May 2012 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver and passenger front seat backs have slight play

Pass 20 May 2011 141,616 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body damage to near side front but no sharps

exhaust heat shields rattling /loose

slight play in drivers and passenger seat backs

Fail 18 May 2011 141,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body damage to near side front but no sharps

exhaust heat shields rattling /loose

slight play in drivers and passenger seat backs

Pass 20 May 2010 138,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

seat backing off side and near side front slightly loose

Fail 20 May 2010 138,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

seat backing off side and near side front slightly loose

Pass 20 May 2009 135,295 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

seat backings loose driver and passenger

Fail 18 May 2009 135,295 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

seat backings loose driver and passenger

Pass 9 Jun 2008 144,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 May 2007 130,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 130,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 127,868 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 127,868 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

rear exhaust rubber missing.

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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L605 XWD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L605 XWD, 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 L605 XWD registered?

L605 XWD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L605 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L605 XWD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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