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K454 WGS

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 WGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 123,001 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 122,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 122,404 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,241 miles

all springs corroded

bad engine oil leaks

bad gearbox oil leaks

brake pipes corroded

corrotion all under vehicle

diffs damp with oil

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 122,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all springs corroded

bad engine oil leaks

bad gearbox oil leaks

brake pipes corroded

corrotion all under vehicle

diffs damp with oil

exhaust corroded

spark plug leads faulty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,026 miles

fuel and brake pipes corroded

pre wellding to both rear sills

rear diff leaking

water and oil leaks

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,026 miles

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

fuel and brake pipes corroded

pre wellding to both rear sills

rear diff leaking

water and oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2011 121,981 miles

brake pipes corroded

dents scratches and damage to all paint work

engine gearbox oil leaks

metal bull bar fitted

os headlamp aim slightly low

osr flexi catching

under chassis covered in dirt

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,981 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

dents scratches and damage to all paint work

engine gearbox oil leaks

metal bull bar fitted

os headlamp aim slightly low

osr flexi catching

under chassis covered in dirt

Pass 6 Jan 2010 121,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 121,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

general under body rust/under body coated with wax

nearside rear side foot step weak/rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 121,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general under body rust/under body coated with wax

nearside rear side foot step weak/rusted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 120,361 miles

general under body rust/under body coated with wax

Pass 16 Jan 2007 119,132 miles

general under body rust

Pass 9 Jan 2006 118,373 miles

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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K454 WGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K454 WGS, 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 K454 WGS registered?

K454 WGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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