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K216 GEX

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 GEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 124,446 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 120,758 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 120,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light on

corrosion to offside step up panel mounting front arm

fuel tank housing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 117,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 117,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 117,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K216 GEX is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K216 GEX, 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.

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What year was K216 GEX registered?

K216 GEX is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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