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K816 VEL

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK816 VEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 144,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2006 130,484 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 130,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K816 VEL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 K816 VEL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K816 VEL registered?

K816 VEL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K816 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K816 VEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K816 VEL have outstanding finance?

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