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K171 BAW

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,058 mi
Last recorded202,058 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 BAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 202,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 202,058 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 202,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 198,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 194,542 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 193,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K171 BAW is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 K171 BAW, 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 34 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 K171 BAW registered?

K171 BAW is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1992.

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