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K549 BAX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 BAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,247 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 115,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 112,801 miles

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

fuel tank cover has some corrosion but not 30cm from a mouting point

Fail 4 Jul 2011 112,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank cover has some corrosion but not 30cm from a mouting point

Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,238 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 109,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 104,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 104,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 93,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 93,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake pads are low

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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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K549 BAX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K549 BAX, 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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K549 BAX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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