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L459 WSJ

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 WSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 121,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 116,763 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 116,763 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2006 102,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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L459 WSJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L459 WSJ, 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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What year was L459 WSJ registered?

L459 WSJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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