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K450 RGN

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,264 mi
Last recorded112,264 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 RGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,264 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank support corroded .. advise to replace

Movement in drivers seat back support .. advise to secure

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn low .. tyre splitting

Offside rear tyre splitting

Oil leaks

Under seal on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,935 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,642 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle, slight oil leak from engine and diff

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 94,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 93,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 89,607 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2005 89,607 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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K450 RGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K450 RGN, 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 K450 RGN registered?

K450 RGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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