CarVerify

Free Car Check

K380 POW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,418 mi
Last recorded125,418 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK380 POW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 125,418 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

front bullbars loose

general corrosion to chassis/body

headlamp aims just within limits

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

noise from engine

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

oil leaks

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 122,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 122,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 122,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 74,227 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,924 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,263 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 108,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

near side front disc rusty

off side front disc rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K380 POW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K380 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K380 POW?

You can check the full history of K380 POW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K380 POW registered?

K380 POW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K380 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K380 POW shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K380 POW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K380 POW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.