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K229 RAB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 RAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,570 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

Extensive surface corrosion on chassis.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Interior mirror missing.

Metal brake pipes going to both front wheels corroding.

O/s rear lamp cracked.

Oil on engine.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Timing belt cover missing.

Undertrays fitted.

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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K229 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K229 RAB, 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 K229 RAB registered?

K229 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K229 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K229 RAB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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