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L985 NSA

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,187 mi
Last recorded65,187 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 NSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,187 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s body mountings corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underneath of vehicle body and chassis coated in thick underseal.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area around rear spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has been coated in thick underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2017 64,810 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,241 miles

whole underside of vehicle covered in thick black underseal

Pass 10 May 2013 64,066 miles

whole underside of vehicle covered in very thick underseal

Pass 14 May 2012 64,062 miles

whole underside of vehicle covered in thick black underseal which has recently been applied.

Pass 13 May 2011 64,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,842 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS ARE STARTING TO GET CRACKED

Pass 9 May 2008 61,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,245 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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L985 NSA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L985 NSA, 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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L985 NSA is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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