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L850 ULP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

n/s side repeter lens missing

rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 109,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

n/s side repeter lens missing

rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,868 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2013 108,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes and hose ferrules greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,273 miles

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

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

rear seats are removed. vehicle used as a van.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,819 miles

offside rear sill,corroded by body mounting

Fail 5 Jan 2010 104,817 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear sill,corroded by body mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,464 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

has engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 99,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 99,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,628 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 ULP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L850 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

L850 ULP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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