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K298 RFR

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 RFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,517 miles

Offside Rear SHOCKER BUSH WORN

FRONT CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FRONT CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,156 miles

Advise front registration plate cracked

Advise front suspension arm bushes perrished

Advise leaf springs corroded

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,822 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

oil leak on rear diff

oil leak to engine

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr brake binding slightly

oil leak on rear diff

oil leak to engine

Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,474 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,874 miles

Offside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 80,881 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,881 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,967 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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K298 RFR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K298 RFR, 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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K298 RFR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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