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L79 JMJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 JMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 155,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 152,493 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2008 150,266 miles

front brake inbalance - MOT boarder line

n/s ball joint rubber split

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe - cleaned and greased

slight exhaust blow from manfold area

slight o/s/f brake judder

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

some brake pedal travel

Fail 6 Feb 2008 150,265 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s ball joint rubber split

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe - cleaned and greased

slight exhaust blow from manfold area

slight o/s/f brake judder

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 147,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 147,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside rear lamp damaged & slightly dim

offside front brakepipe & several other rear brake pipes corroded to limit

offside front indicator outer lens missing

offside rear tyre worn low

rear side windows blacked out

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

unable to assess any brakes friction linings without dismantling

Pass 16 Feb 2006 141,221 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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L79 JMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey 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 L79 JMJ, 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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What year was L79 JMJ registered?

L79 JMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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