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K898 XGS

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 XGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 121,565 miles

N/s/f tyre is in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2008 121,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/f tyre is in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 115,640 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing †rear shock absorber bushes perished †general corrosion to rear chassis and suspension areas †n/s lower swivel boot split

Fail 10 Sep 2007 115,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

damage o/s/f door and wing †o/s/r bump stop missing †rear shock absorber bushed perished †general corrosion to rear chassis and suspension areas †n/s/f lower swivel boot split

Pass 8 Jul 2006 105,074 miles

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

offside bump stop missing

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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K898 XGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K898 XGS, 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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What year was K898 XGS registered?

K898 XGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K898 XGS safe to buy?

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