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K931 RFT

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,739 mi
Last recorded112,739 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK931 RFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,739 miles

all suspension bushes worn/perishing

corrosion to underside

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,736 miles

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

all suspension bushes worn/perishing

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion to underside

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,198 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

oil leak from engine

under side of car has been heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

various body components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

various body components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,020 miles

all suspention componants corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrotion all over and under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,834 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all steering componants badly corroded

all suspention componants badly corroded

engine oil leaks

os cv boot weeping

rear diff damp

transferbox oil leaks

underbody badly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

all steering componants badly corroded

all suspention componants badly corroded

engine oil leaks

os cv boot weeping

rear diff damp

transferbox oil leaks

underbody badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,585 miles

all brake pipes corroded

engine gerbox transfer box and rear diff oil leaks

osf cv boot weeping

play in steering joints

Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,585 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door hing broken

all brake pipes corroded

engine gerbox transfer box and rear diff oil leaks

exhaust clamp broken

osf cv boot weeping

osf tyre in very poor condition

play in steering joints

Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,836 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe flexies and brake pipes corroded

exhaust mounting braket broken

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f tyre cracking heavily and stepping in the tred

o/s/r sill corroded

rear number plate cracked

slight exhaust blow

slight movement to front antiroll bar bushes, front antiroll bar bushes perished and cracking

suspension bushes perished and cracking underload

underbody, brake and fuel pipes, and various suspension compenonets corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 106,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe flexies and brake pipes corroded

exhaust mounting braket broken

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f tyre cracking heavily and stepping in the tred

o/s/r sill corroded

rear number plate cracked

slight exhaust blow

slight movement to front antiroll bar bushes, front antiroll bar bushes perished and cracking

suspension bushes perished and cracking underload

underbody, brake and fuel pipes, and various suspension compenonets corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,196 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 106,164 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,853 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2007 99,878 miles

general under body rust

Fail 11 Jun 2007 99,878 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,530 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 96,528 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K931 RFT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K931 RFT, 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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K931 RFT is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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