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K498 WJT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 WJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 118,943 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both nearside tyres getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,257 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

[NOTE] clutch fluid below minimum

both rear tyres getting low

brake fluid below maximum

excessive corrosion near side rear outer sill

fuel pipes corroding at rear

Fail 16 Apr 2012 116,257 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

[NOTE] clutch fluid below minimum

both rear tyres getting low

brake fluid below maximum

excessive corrosion near side rear outer sill

fuel pipes corroding at rear

Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,702 miles

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

corrosion hole in rear of near side outer sill

Fail 31 Mar 2010 105,634 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,011 miles

crack in windscreen

front bottom ball joint greese caps split

nearside front headlight insecure

nearside washer jet blocked

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak from engine

slight polay offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,011 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 95,011 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,039 miles

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

nearside head lamp adjuster

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Apr 2007 90,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside head lamp adjuster

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,287 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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K498 WJT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K498 WJT, 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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K498 WJT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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