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K821 JAL

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 JAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 96,852 miles

various corrosion to bodywork/ chassis and suspension components

Fail 23 May 2016 96,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion to bodywork/ chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

diff leak

oil leak

various corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,387 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diff leak

oil leak

various corrosion to chassis and body

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,327 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diff leak

oil leak

various corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,614 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff. leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff. leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 81,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff. leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,909 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brakes squealing under application

under braking vehicle pulls slightly to the left

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,001 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,602 miles

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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K821 JAL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 K821 JAL, 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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K821 JAL is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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