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K697 SSU

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 140,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded

o/s and n/s wipers torn at ends

Fail 24 Aug 2011 140,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s wipers torn at ends

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,523 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side and off side wiper blades torn

near side front wing repeater insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2010 135,518 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side and off side wiper blades torn

near side front wing repeater insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 132,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 128,513 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 128,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 124,468 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

car over/heting

Pass 17 May 2006 118,583 miles

nearside rear tyre low on wear

offside/nearside front flexy ferrule ends starting to corrode

oil leak engine/rear diff

rear no/plate cracked

slight blow exhaust down pipe

Pass 21 May 2005 115,578 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 115,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corrod

o/s/r door handel broken

rear number plate cracked

water/oil leak at engine

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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K697 SSU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K697 SSU, 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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K697 SSU is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 May 1993.

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