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L956 AKN

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,046 mi
Last recorded105,046 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,046 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have slight cut in tread

rear diffhas slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,250 miles

both running boards in poor condition

front discs slightly pitted

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

rear brakes distoted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,250 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both running boards in poor condition

front discs slightly pitted

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

rear brakes distoted

rear door in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,729 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,207 miles

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

boot door in poor condtion

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,947 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 78,926 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper mountings in poor 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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L956 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L956 AKN, 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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L956 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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