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K488 YDP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,880 mi
Last recorded132,880 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 YDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 132,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 130,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,288 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 118,105 miles

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

LOTS OF TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE PEDAL

Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,753 miles

brake pedal travel given benefit of doubt

Fail 10 Apr 2007

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,403 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 108,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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K488 YDP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K488 YDP, 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 K488 YDP registered?

K488 YDP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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