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L298 PSG

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 PSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,258 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 104,987 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,825 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 88,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,637 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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L298 PSG is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 122,095 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L298 PSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L298 PSG is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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