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L889 KJB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 KJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 171,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 171,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 169,874 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

two metal brake pipes from front to rear and one pipe at nearside rear are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 168,165 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 168,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 165,886 miles

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

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

nearside rear door would not open

Fail 16 Feb 2011 165,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear door would not open

Pass 1 Feb 2010 163,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 158,438 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 158,438 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 151,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 151,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 142,966 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 133,508 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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L889 KJB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L889 KJB, 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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L889 KJB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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