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K384 DKX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,522 mi
Last recorded145,522 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 DKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2014 145,522 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,877 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 136,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,412 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 130,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 123,891 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in n/s steering drop arm

Fail 23 Jun 2009 123,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in n/s steering drop arm

Pass 8 Jul 2008 117,511 miles

front lower balljoint boots split

Fail 2 Jul 2008 117,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

front lower balljoint boots split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 103,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K384 DKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K384 DKX, 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.

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What year was K384 DKX registered?

K384 DKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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