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K593 CEP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,184 mi
Last recorded205,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK593 CEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 205,184 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 205,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 205,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 205,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 205,184 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 205,184 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 205,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 205,184 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 200,495 miles

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2017 200,493 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch corroded within 30cm of pedal box mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 195,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to caliper ? (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 189,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 189,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 183,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 177,080 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 176,959 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 171,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 165,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 156,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

free play at steering wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2010 156,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

free play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2009 139,404 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty,by filler hose

Fail 15 Jul 2009 139,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty,by filler hose

Pass 19 Jul 2008 142,397 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 142,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 125,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 125,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 117,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K593 CEP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K593 CEP, 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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K593 CEP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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