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L966 SBK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,513 mi
Last recorded151,513 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 SBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 151,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 141,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 141,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance of 14%

front bumper mounts corroded

nearside door mirror slight damage

oil leak

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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L966 SBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L966 SBK, 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 L966 SBK registered?

L966 SBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L966 SBK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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