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K272 UPJ

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,116 mi
Last recorded153,116 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 UPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 153,116 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition tempory repair

Pass 24 Mar 2009 138,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 137,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front door check strap missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 96,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 96,840 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rubber fuel pipes cracking

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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K272 UPJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K272 UPJ, 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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K272 UPJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1992.

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