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L707 RCD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,437 mi
Last recorded147,437 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 RCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,437 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both NSF&OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NSF&OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both NSF&OSF (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both NSR&OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,166 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 145,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 143,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake only just met minimal requirements

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,872 miles

Front number plate is insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread band worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 142,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front number plate is insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread band worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,502 miles

BRAKE FLUID APPEARS QUITE DARK AND MAY NEED CHANGING

Engine leaking coolant

Offside Rear tyre worn low on the inner tread / shoulder area

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE MINIMUM EFFORT AT 17%. Nearside reading is 50% less that of offside

Steering box has a slight leak

Battery vent holes appear to be sealed up with tape. Risk of explosion due to gas build up

Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,020 miles

Brake pipe across the rear axle are corroded

EML fault light is on and covered up

Engine / transmission has oil and coolant leaks

Headlamps appear to be loose and nearside is on the limits

Steering box is starting to leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 140,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front support bracket from gearbox has broken (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe across the rear axle are corroded

Drivers seat is in a very poor condition.

EML fault light is on and covered up

Engine / transmission has oil and coolant leaks

Headlamps appear to be loose and nearside is on the limits

Offside rear brake valve linkage is stiff

Steering box is starting to leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,043 miles

'EML' fault light is indicating a fault

Both brake pipes across the rear axle are corroded

Driver seat condition is deteriorating

Play in the nearside steering idler assembly

Fail 19 Aug 2016 138,038 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside end joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'EML' fault light is indicating a fault

Both brake pipes across the rear axle are corroded

Driver seat condition is deteriorating

Play in the nearside steering idler assembly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,093 miles

Drivers seat is deteriorating.

EML fault light is illuminated.

Rear brake pipes corroded. NEARSIDE REAR ON AXLE IS CORRODED TO THE LIMITS

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded through (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting in wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 insecure AT UPPER MOUNTING (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting in wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

Drivers seat is deteriorating.

EML fault light is illuminated.

Rear brake pipes corroded. NEARSIDE REAR ON AXLE IS CORRODED TO THE LIMITS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,180 miles

Both registrations bulbs are dim and are only just meeting the requirements

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The engine is loosing oil

The o/s front and rear brakes are grabbing to the limit

The rear diff is loosing oil

Underside is largely covered in mud

Pass 9 Sep 2013 133,288 miles

All shock absorber rubber bushes are perishing

The o/s lower suspension ball joint dust cover worn to the limit

corossion has begun on the underside

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,013 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill nearing limits.

Offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover has deteriorated but still keeping out dirt.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner tread band.

Puncture to nearside tyre outer shoulder edge.

Steering idler / bushes are worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 128,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 128,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,924 miles

front brake pads appear low but unable to fully check with wheels on

front reg plate badly cracked

o/s rear door sill in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2009 120,920 miles

front no plate cracked /damaged to limit.

near side and off side front bumper mountings at body mounts corroded badly.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

small amount of play in steering idler on near side.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,371 miles

front no plate cracked near to limit.

rear exhaust joint leaking to limit.

small amount of play in near side steering idler

small amount of play in off side rear leaf spring shackle bush.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 116,363 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked near to limit.

rear exhaust joint leaking to limit.

small amount of play in near side steering idler

small amount of play in off side rear leaf spring shackle bush.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 112,234 miles

Drivers door mirror has been repaird with tape which covers the outer part of the mirror.

Engine is leaking oil.

Minor exhaust leat at rear joint.

Unable to fully test rear seat belts as the seats rear folded and are not in use at time of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 112,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside mirror has restricted view to the rear due to tape/repair.

unable to check rear seat belts or latches due to rear seats in lowered position.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 110,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 110,079 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 106,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 106,716 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L707 RCD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L707 RCD, 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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L707 RCD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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