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K827 HMY

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 HMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,618 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bouncy action at front suspension

corrosion at nearside rear sill area (not in prescribed area)

front exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,915 miles

Oil leak

wear in n/s steering

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,347 miles

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

Oil leak

engine lumpy on idle

wear in n/s steering

Fail 10 Sep 2012 97,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine lumpy on idle

wear in n/s steering

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,957 miles

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

play in n/s steering

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery light comes on

creaky suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,211 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 91,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

lumpy on idle

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 85,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 HMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HMY, 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.

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K827 HMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 1992.

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