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K742 NFM

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,546 mi
Last recorded109,546 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 NFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,481 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 104,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust front pipe poor condition

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished /sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,485 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,628 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

front wipers poor

Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

front wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,348 miles

o/s/f tyre close on edge

slight power steering leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 77,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,456 miles

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

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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K742 NFM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K742 NFM, 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 K742 NFM registered?

K742 NFM is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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