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K480 PTR

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,194 mi
Last recorded9,194 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 89,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,999 miles

front cross member corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,725 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,718 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 79,792 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,695 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 135,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 135,401 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PTR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K480 PTR, 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 PTR registered?

K480 PTR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K480 PTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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