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K967 VLJ

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,224 mi
Last recorded162,224 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK967 VLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 162,224 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 162,224 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 161,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 158,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 158,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 155,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 151,470 miles

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

o/s lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 151,470 miles

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

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

o/s lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 147,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 147,591 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 143,979 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 143,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 138,033 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 138,033 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

emissions not tested

Pass 25 Jun 2008 134,147 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 134,147 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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K967 VLJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K967 VLJ, 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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K967 VLJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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