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K979 FWG

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,695 mi
Last recorded124,695 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 FWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 124,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 111,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 111,704 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

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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K979 FWG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K979 FWG, 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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What year was K979 FWG registered?

K979 FWG is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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