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K260 SKE

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 SKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 119,542 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 119,538 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,162 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight play in steering wheel mount

Fail 6 Oct 2008 113,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight play in steering wheel mount

Pass 5 Oct 2007 107,811 miles

Slight play in o/s & n/s/f wheel beerings

Slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Sep 2007 107,811 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Slight play in front wheel beerings

Slight play in sterring joints (noticed at wheels)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 107,802 miles

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes detereating

offside front wiper just clearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,839 miles

brake warning light stays on.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 93,636 miles

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

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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K260 SKE is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K260 SKE, 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 K260 SKE registered?

K260 SKE is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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