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K89 PBK

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,338 mi
Last recorded179,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 PBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 179,338 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 179,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 166,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 155,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 141,161 miles

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Perishing

Engine Undertray Fitted

Both Front Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Front Wipers Split (Not Smearing Screen)

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

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

Offside Outer Sill Rusted

Slight Fraying On Offside Front Seatbelt

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Transfer Box Oil Leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2009 141,161 miles

Both Front Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Front Wipers Split (Not Smearing Screen)

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Perishing

Offside Outer Sill Rusted

Slight Fraying On Offside Front Seatbelt

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Transfer Box Oil Leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2008 130,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 119,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 110,444 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K89 PBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K89 PBK, 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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K89 PBK is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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