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1993 Vauxhall Frontera 2.3L Diesel · L848 MCH

L848 MCH

1993 Vauxhall Frontera (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 125,113 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2010.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL FRONTERA
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 May 2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Nov 2010)
Recorded Mileage
125,113 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 May 2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2010
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1993
Engine
2260cc

L848 MCH Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2009
  • 125,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L848 MCH Mileage History

  1. 10/05/2006106,810 mi
  2. 18/05/2006106,832 mi+22 mi
  3. 03/05/2007118,870 mi+12,038 mi
  4. 12/05/2007118,870 mi
  5. 14/05/2008122,361 mi+3,491 mi
  6. 16/05/2008122,397 mi+36 mi
  7. 17/05/2009125,106 mi+2,709 mi
  8. 23/05/2009125,113 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6,029 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

L848 MCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 20:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Frontera (L848 MCH) between May 2006 and May 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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