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L834 NWA

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL834 NWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 96,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,712 miles

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

both front brake back plates corroded

creaking noises from n/s of steering system

front registration plate in poor condition

front-to-rear rubber fuel line perishing and in very poor condition

just acceptable movement in both headlamps

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

o/s outer sill repaired and inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

slight inbalance in front brakes

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight wear n/s front lower balljoint

very heavy surface corrosion on chassis and under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,712 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

creaking noises from n/s of steering system

front registration plate in poor condition

front-to-rear rubber fuel line perishing and in very poor condition

just acceptable movement in both headlamps

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

o/s outer sill repaired and inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

slight inbalance in front brakes

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight wear n/s front lower balljoint

very heavy surface corrosion on chassis and under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

lambda senser wireing fowling steering shaft

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2007 65,649 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,048 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 60,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L834 NWA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L834 NWA, 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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L834 NWA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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