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K388 WPB

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 WPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 147,821 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 144,758 miles

parking brake 16% min' 16%

service brake 55% min' 50%

Fail 19 Feb 2010 144,742 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2009 140,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s rear service brakes not up to known standard

o/s parking brake not up to known standard

Fail 19 Jan 2009 140,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s parking brake not up to known standard

Pass 19 Jan 2008 134,599 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 120,678 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 120,668 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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K388 WPB is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K388 WPB, 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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K388 WPB is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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