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K283 MEJ

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 MEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 147,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 141,647 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 141,647 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

fuel tank suppurt corroded but still secure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 136,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 136,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 132,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 132,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 128,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 127,989 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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K283 MEJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 K283 MEJ, 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 K283 MEJ registered?

K283 MEJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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