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K721 BPP

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

185,686 mi
Last recorded185,686 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 BPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 185,686 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 185,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 182,348 miles

Both number plates damaged

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Engine leaking oil

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox leaking oil

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2011 182,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both number plates damaged

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Engine leaking oil

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox leaking oil

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 26 Feb 2010 179,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 179,410 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 176,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 176,338 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 175,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 175,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 173,508 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 173,457 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 169,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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K721 BPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc 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 K721 BPP, 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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K721 BPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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