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K827 KGY

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 KGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 136,290 miles

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 23 May 2011 136,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 166,053 miles

engine management light on

near side rear door does not open from outside

Fail 22 Mar 2010 165,931 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chassis getting rusty

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 154,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chassis getting rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 142,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 141,900 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 126,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Dec 2005 118,846 miles

underside getting rusty †handbrake travel

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 KGY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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