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L959 ERN

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 ERN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,633 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front axle/prop loose or broken

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front end accident damage - under bonnet VIN plates missing - slightly poor repairs - side step and front bumper bolts missing

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OSF brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

OSF inner cv boot clip missing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,633 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Front axle/prop loose or broken

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front end accident damage - under bonnet VIN plates missing - slightly poor repairs - side step and front bumper bolts missing

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OSF brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

OSF inner cv boot clip missing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyre tread low, NSR and NSF has nail in treads

little reserve travel left on park brake

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,194 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 89,194 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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L959 ERN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L959 ERN, 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 L959 ERN registered?

L959 ERN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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