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K616 LNJ

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK616 LNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,174 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 75,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,925 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front numberplate in poor condition

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2006 71,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

earth strap from alternator to engine poorly secured (bolt loose) and sparking - tightened up during test

front numberplate in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2006 71,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

pipe unions into rear load valve in very poor / corroded condition , removal may prove not practical without replacement of the load valve unit

slight play in offside steering idler

surface corrosion to chassis around front body mounts

temp type sealing fuel cap fitted

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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K616 LNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 K616 LNJ, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K616 LNJ registered?

K616 LNJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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