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K474 HWC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK474 HWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,285 miles

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

Front brake hoses, metal parts are corroded

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake hoses, metal parts are corroded

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise from transmission

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer

Offside rear tyre is low on tread

Oil leak

Rear brakes lock up easier than normal

Under tray cover is fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,148 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,544 miles

Front brake hoses metal ends are corroded

Front under tray fitted

Fuel smell from vehicle, no leak found

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front metal brake pipe has corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 76,310 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake hoses metal ends are corroded

Front under tray fitted

Fuel smell from vehicle, no leak found

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front metal brake pipe has corroded

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,290 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,290 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 65,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K474 HWC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K474 HWC, 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 K474 HWC registered?

K474 HWC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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