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L975 VLC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL975 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

body mounts worn bushes

diff oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

light corrosion to suspension components

power steering box wet but no leak visual

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,038 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mounts cracked and poor

chassis general corrosion appearing

fuel pipes corroded

propshaft flexible coupling starting to crack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mounts cracked and poor

chassis general corrosion appearing

fuel pipes corroded

propshaft flexible coupling starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cannot see welding due to seam/underseal

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre slightly perished

propshaft rubber doughnut has starting to split

rear silencer box internals broken up

steering box drop arm has slight play

side steps heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,471 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both side steps and bumper irons corroded

both wipers starting to split

front tyres touching lower arms on full lock

offside rear inner arch corroded

pads appear low but poor vision with wheel still on vehicle

steering box damp

Fail 29 Oct 2011 76,469 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both side steps and bumper irons corroded

both wipers starting to split

front tyres touching lower arms on full lock

offside rear inner arch corroded

pads appear low but poor vision with wheel still on vehicle

steering box damp

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,665 miles

Centre rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front bumber brackets very heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,657 miles

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

Centre rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front bumber brackets very heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 652,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/front metal brake pipe coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,880 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 60,880 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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L975 VLC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L975 VLC, 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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L975 VLC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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