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K655 VOV

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,336 mi
Last recorded108,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 VOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 108,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

towbar bent and has dented fuel tank

Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,234 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,238 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 94,219 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 94,219 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K655 VOV is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K655 VOV, 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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What year was K655 VOV registered?

K655 VOV is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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