CarVerify

Free Car Check

K208 TLJ

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 TLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 137,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2011 137,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,198 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 131,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside outer cv boot split

Fail 6 Nov 2009 124,739 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips & scratches on windscreen

front valance very rusty

nearside chassis leg rusty

offside front brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 124,739 miles

chips & scratches on windscreen

front valance very rusty

nearside chassis leg rusty

offside front brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2008 118,568 miles

Exhaust front mount corroded through but still secure in bracket.

Horn slightly out of tune.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake flexable hose centre ferule corroded.

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Two small pin holes in exhaust system.

Offside and nearside door steps mounting brackets corroded through.

Offside rear tyre on limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,568 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Exhaust front mount corroded through but still secure in bracket.

Horn slightly out of tune.

Offside front brake flexable hose centre ferule corroded.

Two small pin holes in exhaust system.

Offside and nearside door steps mounting brackets corroded through.

Offside rear tyre on limit.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,842 miles

offside front brake hose ferrule rusty

slight play in offside rear spring shackel

Pass 26 Oct 2006 105,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n /s/f and o/s/f bottom suspencion ball jointcovers split

Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 96,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both front bottom balljoint dust covers split

Front brake imbalance close to 25% limit

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K208 TLJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K208 TLJ, 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

How do I check the history of K208 TLJ?

You can check the full history of K208 TLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K208 TLJ registered?

K208 TLJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K208 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K208 TLJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K208 TLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K208 TLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.