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K490 EEP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,879 mi
Last recorded36,879 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 EEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,879 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,027 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank under shield corroded

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 31 Mar 2010 28,027 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank under shield corroded

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,000 miles

rear fuel tank under sheld corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,860 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank under shield corroded and hold

Fail 21 Mar 2008 26,860 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank under shield corroded and hold

nearside side step corroded and hold

offside side step corroded and hold

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,893 miles

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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K490 EEP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K490 EEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K490 EEP registered?

K490 EEP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K490 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 EEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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