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K14 CHD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 158,018 miles

nearside rear and front tyres wearing outer edges

surface rust over chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2010 158,016 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear and front tyres wearing outer edges

surface rust over chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2009 156,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE SHOWING EARLY CORROSION SIGNS THAT MAY NEED ATTENTIO N SOON

vehicle seems to be lowered and is close to bump stops at front

Pass 15 Nov 2007 151,108 miles

offside front seat belt lock not returning

poor repair offside sill

slight play in top of steering coloum

Fail 8 Nov 2007 151,038 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front seat belt lock not returning

slight play in top of steering coloum

Pass 3 Nov 2006 146,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 146,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal has slightly spongy feel to it

Fail 30 Oct 2006 146,149 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2006 146,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K14 CHD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K14 CHD, 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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K14 CHD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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