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L79 PYB

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,805 mi
Last recorded111,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 PYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,552 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

diesel bleed off pipe damp

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front mirror cracked

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 17 Jan 2008 104,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,224 miles

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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L79 PYB is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,057 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 L79 PYB, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 PYB registered?

L79 PYB is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L79 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 PYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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