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K707 LPW

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

207,025 mi
Last recorded207,025 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK707 LPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 207,025 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 207,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 203,322 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

front number plate craked

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s/r indicator craked

o/s/f top ball joint cover split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 203,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion to chassis

front number plate craked

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s/r indicator craked

o/s/f top ball joint cover split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,695 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

excesive oil leak from engine

rear indicater lense craked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 190,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 190,954 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 184,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 184,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 178,523 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 178,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 173,968 miles

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

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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K707 LPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 K707 LPW, 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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K707 LPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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