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K228 FHX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,702 mi
Last recorded165,702 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 FHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 165,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak heavy leak ()

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

front wipers split at ends

Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 162,846 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 160,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

emissions not done

Fail 15 Mar 2016 160,030 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

emissions not done

Pass 16 Mar 2015 158,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shocker rubbers cracking

n/s/f body mounting bolt loose

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 156,307 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shocker rubbers cracking

n/s/f body mounting bolt loose

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 153,769 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 147,402 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 147,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 146,764 miles

slight drag o/s/f brake,, slight rust front to rear metal pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 125,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 125,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 108,389 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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K228 FHX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K228 FHX, 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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K228 FHX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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