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K429 TAD

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 TAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,172 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f door check strap missing

underbody corrosion present

Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,898 miles

both front tyres over 6 years old

o/s/f check strap missing

Fail 9 Nov 2013 71,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres over 6 years old

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,798 miles

Both rear leaf springs rusty.

Centre and rear exhaust system rusty.

Front section of chassis rusty.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside foot step rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,798 miles

Both rear leaf springs rusty.

Centre and rear exhaust system rusty.

Front section of chassis rusty.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside foot step rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,510 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls no cords showing

Fail 20 Nov 2010 70,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight play in lower coleum universal joint

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,005 miles

Slight play in lower coleum universal joint

Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,177 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 67,454 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 67,454 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 66,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 60,251 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 60,251 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 TAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K429 TAD, 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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What year was K429 TAD registered?

K429 TAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1992.

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