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K273 TUT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 TUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear drum has fluid on the back plate poss brake fluid or diff oil.

oil leak.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,451 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear drum has fluid on the back plate poss brake fluid or diff oil?

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 85,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery light staying on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 78,017 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K273 TUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K273 TUT, 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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K273 TUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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