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L726 SPO

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 SPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,884 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front sections (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 10,581 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,548 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,327 miles

battery insecure

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2011 96,061 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

some surface corrosion to rear fuel pipes

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,061 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

some surface corrosion to rear fuel pipes

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front bumper support corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 93,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front bumper support corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,529 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,984 miles

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

both running boards corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,977 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

corrosion along both running boards

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,323 miles

Oil leak

corrosion along both running boards

Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,266 miles

corrosion in both running boards

oil leak

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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L726 SPO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L726 SPO, 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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L726 SPO is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L726 SPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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