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L85 TWS

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,658 mi
Last recorded11,658 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 TWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,658 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Nov 2010 11,658 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Nov 2009 116,345 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 116,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 116,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 116,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 116,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 116,339 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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L85 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L85 TWS, 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 L85 TWS registered?

L85 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L85 TWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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