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L635 PVF

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL635 PVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,807 miles

both front brake pipes going to hoses starting to corrode

both front wheel bearings play side to side

drivers door hinge worn

engine oil leak

fuel lines corrodeing

petrol strap on top of fuel tank corrodeing

petrol tank supporting plate corrodeing

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brake pipes going to hoses starting to corrode

both front wheel bearings play side to side

drivers door hinge worn

engine oil leak

fuel lines corrodeing

petrol strap on top of fuel tank corrodeing

petrol tank supporting plate corrodeing

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 87,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 86,288 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 86,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 83,973 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 83,953 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 May 2007 82,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 82,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 80,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 80,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L635 PVF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L635 PVF, 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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L635 PVF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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