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K480 KUY

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 KUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,957 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,957 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 58,291 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 56,227 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint blowing

NSF mirror glass broken

OSF headlight insecure

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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K480 KUY is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K480 KUY, 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 K480 KUY registered?

K480 KUY is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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