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K827 CEC

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,551 mi
Last recorded88,551 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 CEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 88,551 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2007 85,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 85,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2007 85,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear registation plate deteriorating. †Brake fluid in poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2006 78,939 miles

Advisory comments from test on 09/05/06 still apply.

Fail 9 May 2006 78,827 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plates deteriorating. †

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2005 72,384 miles

1.NS and OS rear spring swinging shackle bushes shoeing signs of wear. †

2.Registration plates deteriorating. †3.Nails in ns and os rear tyres. †

5.Slight play in steering box.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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K827 CEC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K827 CEC, 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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K827 CEC is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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