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K297 HRP

1992 Vauxhall Fronter

Silver Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Fronter127,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,623 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 100,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 100,618 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

1- rear brakes imbalance on application

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 100,596 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil switch wires broken

Suspension low nearside

Water pump leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 91,820 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 91,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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K297 HRP is a 1992 Vauxhall Fronter in Silver with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 127,398 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K297 HRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K297 HRP is a 1992 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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