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L897 GTH

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,087 mi
Last recorded72,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 GTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,947 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,498 miles

power steering pipes rusted

rear petrol pipes in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,809 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,776 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,222 miles

pas belt noise

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,982 miles

front tyres worn

power steering belt worn

slight lift and play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,219 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,396 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PAS belt needs ajusting

side steps in a rusty condition

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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L897 GTH 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 80%.

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 L897 GTH, 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 L897 GTH registered?

L897 GTH is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 1993.

Is L897 GTH safe to buy?

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