MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear door will not open
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear door will not open
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L8 XSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 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 L8 XSB, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L8 XSB registered?
L8 XSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is L8 XSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L8 XSB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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