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K788 LEX

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,507 mi
Last recorded110,507 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 LEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 110,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 110,507 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 110,232 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid is very dark,almost black.

Corrosion around N/S/F and O/S/F chassis to body mounts.

Front brake pads getting low.

Movement in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Movement in O/S/F wheel bearing.

N/S/F tyre is wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R tyre is on 3.5mm in centre of tread.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower ball joint gaitors are split open.

O/S/R tyre is on 4mm in centre of tread.

Rear prop. shaft front drive rubber is splitting.

Steering idler is worn.

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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K788 LEX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K788 LEX, 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 K788 LEX registered?

K788 LEX is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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