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L688 RPW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 RPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

off side front crossmember corroded

off side front tyre worn on outer edge advise replacment

off side rear brake pipe corroded

travel in footbrake

Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,564 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

off side front crossmember corroded

off side front tyre worn on outer edge advise replacment

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,411 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes.

slight movement in headlamps.

undertray fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight imbalance front brakes.

slight movement in headlamps.

undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,346 miles

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

heavy engine oil leak.

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit.

temporary repair to both headlamp fixings

undertray fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 11,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

heavy engine oil leak.

oil around rear diff.

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit.

undertray fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,169 miles

dampness around brake master cylinder no visible leak found

dampness around fuel return pipes

dampness around steering box

front bumper mounts corroded recommend attention

n/s outer sill coroding

n/s/f bumper slightly loose

n/s/r metal brake pipe from limiter valve corroding

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 25 Oct 2009 110,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

dampness around brake master cylinder no visible leak found

dampness around fuel return pipes

dampness around steering box

front bumper mounts corroded recommend attention

n/s outer sill coroding

n/s/f bumper slightly loose

n/s/r metal brake pipe from limiter valve corroding

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 107,084 miles

front number plate damaged, just acceptable.

oil leak.

travel at footbrake pedal.

Fail 5 Oct 2008 106,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged, just acceptable.

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,315 miles

brake pipes at rear valve corroded

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2006 99,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 99,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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L688 RPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L688 RPW, 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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L688 RPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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