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K378 VPF

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,222 mi
Last recorded133,222 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 VPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 133,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 133,222 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 133,214 miles

Offside Front body mounting is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 133,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front body mounting is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,865 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 132,338 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 130,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,242 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 127,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 126,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 124,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 121,650 miles

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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K378 VPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K378 VPF, 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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K378 VPF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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