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L959 PNH

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,222 mi
Last recorded115,222 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 PNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 11,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,378 miles

all brake and fuel pipes rusty,under side off car starting to rust

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,389 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,386 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,832 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 108,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,295 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 107,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,819 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 105,258 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,109 miles

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 PNH is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L959 PNH, 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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L959 PNH is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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