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K471 TSM

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 TSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 140,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 140,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,304 miles

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

door step slightly corroided

tang gaurd corroided

Pass 23 Feb 2007 123,995 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idoler †slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2007 123,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering idoler (n/s/f) †slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing †

Pass 9 Mar 2006 120,802 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Chassis badly rusted in places

Engine oil leakage

Slight movement in steering idler

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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K471 TSM is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K471 TSM, 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 K471 TSM registered?

K471 TSM is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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