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L808 NCJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,913 mi
Last recorded140,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 NCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 140,913 miles

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

after market tyres fitted

all vehicle suspension jacked up for off roading

front bull bar fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 140,011 miles

both front lower and upper suspension ball joint dust covers perished

both rear suspension springs top and bottom eye bushes slight wear

nearside outersill corroded

offside outersill is corroded

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 140,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower and upper suspension ball joint dust covers perished

both rear suspension springs top and bottom eye bushes slight wear

offside outersill is corroded

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 139,489 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside and nearside rear spring eye bushes perished.

STRONGLY ADVISE Offside and nearside bonnet edge has metal bracket protruding above panel

Surface corrosion on entire chassis.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 139,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside and nearside rear spring eye bushes perished.

STRONGLY ADVISE Offside and nearside bonnet edge has metal bracket protruding above panel

Surface corrosion on entire chassis.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 138,321 miles

Blue driving light fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 138,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Blue driving light fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 136,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 136,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,633 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 124,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,952 miles

blue position lamps fitted to front.not illuminated at time of test.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 109,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 109,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L808 NCJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L808 NCJ, 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 L808 NCJ registered?

L808 NCJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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