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L996 OMT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

313,919 mi
Last recorded313,919 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 OMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 313,919 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside body damaged

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 131,919 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside body damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,612 miles

Engine warning light some time on

Nearside and offside front damaged

Nearside and offside front seat slightly deteriorated(Worn)

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside front indecator lamp cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2012 131,612 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light some time on

Nearside and offside front damaged

Nearside and offside front seat slightly deteriorated(Worn)

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside front indecator lamp cover missing

Pass 29 Oct 2011 131,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 131,073 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 130,469 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Oct 2009 130,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2008 129,477 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 128,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 127,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 125,967 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 125,967 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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L996 OMT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L996 OMT, 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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L996 OMT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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