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K197 WCX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,374 mi
Last recorded111,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 WCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,374 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 111,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,625 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 105,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,105 miles

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

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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K197 WCX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K197 WCX, 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 K197 WCX registered?

K197 WCX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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