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L45 RDM

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 RDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 118,758 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

battery / alternater light staying on - on dashboard

different size tyres on front 255 75 15 than rear 265 70 15

fuel filter corroded

rear wiperblade worn out

sparetyre below legal limit

Fail 1 Sep 2010 118,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper worn out

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2008 110,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

different size tyres on front 255 75 15 than rear 265 70 15

loud konocking noise from engine

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 14 Oct 2008 110,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

loud knocking noise from engine

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2007 104,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 104,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 97,121 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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L45 RDM is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Green with a 2,410cc petrol 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 L45 RDM, 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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L45 RDM is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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