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H5 MPY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,092 mi
Last recorded135,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2016 135,092 miles

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

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust rear pipe and mount heavily corroded.

Front Both front shock absorber upper and low bushes perished.

Fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded.

Has a sticker in swept area above 40mm but not in drivers view of the road.

Item removed prior to test.

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Lower fuel tank support case heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,566 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,566 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

silencer baffles loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 125,364 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 125,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,255 miles

O/S/R Fuel Line Corroded.

N/S/F Metal Brake Pipe Corroded.

N/S/R Metal Brake Pipe Corroded.

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Split.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 120,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F Metal Brake Pipe Corroded.

N/S/R Metal Brake Pipe Corroded.

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Split.

O/S/R Fuel Line Corroded.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 113,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre are perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 113,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre are perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,428 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 97,424 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Nov 2006 88,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades just starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,398 miles

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

both front wiper blades just starting to show signs of perishing

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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H5 MPY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H5 MPY, 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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H5 MPY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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