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L850 UBY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 UBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,398 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 117,368 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 113,515 miles

bumper irons have excessive corrosion

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate starting to discolour

small crack in front screen

Fail 1 Sep 2005 107,685 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate starting to discolour

small crack in front screen

unable to check all rear seatbelts due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

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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L850 UBY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L850 UBY, 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 L850 UBY registered?

L850 UBY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 August 1993.

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