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L89 DPD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 DPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 149,527 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 147,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 147,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 144,793 miles

1.chassis rails corroded.2.front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.3.off side front metal brake pipe corroded to flexi pipe.4.near side front metal brake pipe to flexi corroded.

5.front brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 144,793 miles

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

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

1.chassis rails corroded.2.front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.3.off side front metal brake pipe corroded to flexi pipe.4.near side front metal brake pipe to flexi corroded.

5.front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 139,406 miles

1.front and rear brake pipes corroded.2.chassis rails corroded.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 139,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1.front and rear brake pipes corroded.2.chassis rails corroded.

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 131,654 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Oct 2007 131,615 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2006 123,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bind on n/s/r brake

foot brake travel

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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L89 DPD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L89 DPD, 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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L89 DPD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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