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L783 SAE

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 SAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 139,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 139,498 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 127,532 miles

f/n/s steering idler arm bush worn

rear brake pipes on brake valve corroded

rear centre floor pan corroded/holed

slight play f/n/s lower swivel +rubber cover split

spare tyre excessively split +cords showing

very slight leak f/n/s s/absorber

Fail 18 Nov 2008 127,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/n/s steering idler arm bush worn

rear brake pipes on brake valve corroded

rear centre floor pan corroded/holed

slight play f/n/s lower swivel +rubber cover split

spare tyre excessively split +cords showing

very slight leak f/n/s s/absorber

Pass 13 Nov 2007 119,852 miles

f/n/s s/absorber slight leak

oil leak

r/n/s tyre inner wall small splits

r/o/s sill corroded

rear brake pipes on valve corroded

slight play f/n/.s steering idler

Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,747 miles

rear brake pipes corroded †r/o/s sill corroded †

Pass 23 Nov 2005 105,722 miles

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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L783 SAE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L783 SAE, 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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L783 SAE is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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