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L647 UNP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,374 mi
Last recorded122,374 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 UNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,374 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,148 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 122,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 118,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 118,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis all surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has damaged inner sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

various corrision over vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,280 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,280 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all four tyres side walls badly perished will need replacing

brake hose ferralls corroded

brake pipes corroded

drivers door mirror loose

nearside rear shock slight misting

Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,225 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

NEARSIDE MIDDLE OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN AT REAR OF SILL

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAIL PIPE CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Fail 24 Feb 2010 113,222 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

NEARSIDE MIDDLE OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN AT REAR OF SILL

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAIL PIPE CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,613 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAIL PIPE TO SILENCER JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Fail 16 Feb 2009 111,611 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOIN TO BACKPLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON TAIL PIPE TO SILENCER JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L647 UNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L647 UNP, 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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L647 UNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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