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K227 DSG

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 DSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 100,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 100,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,571 miles

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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K227 DSG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K227 DSG, 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 K227 DSG registered?

K227 DSG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K227 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K227 DSG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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