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K429 JWJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 JWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light staying on

front brake discs rusty

rear seats removed

underside rusty and weak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 84,109 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,851 miles

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

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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K429 JWJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K429 JWJ, 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 K429 JWJ registered?

K429 JWJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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