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K142 UCU

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 100,873 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

under body excesively under sealed and affecting a full inspection of chassis and brake pipes.

Fail 5 May 2015 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

under body excesively under sealed and affecting a full inspection of chassis and brake pipes.

Pass 9 May 2014 99,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 99,191 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,293 miles

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)

heavy amount of underseal stopping a full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,774 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,279 miles

Nearside sidestep anchorage corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,395 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 90,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,738 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 85,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 82,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

front tyres cracked around sidewall †

oil leak

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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K142 UCU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 113,836 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 K142 UCU, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K142 UCU registered?

K142 UCU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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