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K950 PFB

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Lpg 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,234 mi
Last recorded210,234 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK950 PFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 210,234 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both number plates require attention soon

both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly perished

drivers seat requires attention soon

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

parking brake performance require attention soon

Fail 12 Jan 2010 209,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both number plates slightly damaged and require attention soon

both rear lower shocker bushes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 191,168 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 191,161 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 171,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 170,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil leek around the rear Diff and R/N/S hub.

Steering linkage has slight play in the shaft.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 152,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 151,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Back seats down NOT allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fuel filler pipe cracked BUT not leaking

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 130,661 miles

wear in steering column clamp/bearing near top of column

Fail 3 Jan 2006 130,661 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K950 PFB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K950 PFB, 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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K950 PFB is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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