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K242 ATF

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 ATF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,729 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s rebound block missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 112,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 112,044 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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K242 ATF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K242 ATF, 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 K242 ATF registered?

K242 ATF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K242 ATF safe to buy?

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