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L936 ECX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL936 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,981 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 97,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 97,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 83,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 83,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,822 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L936 ECX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L936 ECX, 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 L936 ECX registered?

L936 ECX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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