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A13 KDL

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 106,753 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,285 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 104,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jul 2022 104,282 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested all way too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all brake pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill at body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower bolt not meeting the lock part of nut

Offside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no bumpers front or rear on the vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,266 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 103,261 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,933 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Front bumper brackets corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

off side rear sill corroded

underside corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,933 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front bumper brackets corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

off side rear sill corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,452 miles

Brake pedel soft

Brake pipe inadequately clipped will need a few clips or ties

Exhaust noisy Leaking as well (7.1.4)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 low and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,924 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

fuel lines corroeded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,699 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,244 miles

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

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,408 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 55,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Centre Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A13 KDL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 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 A13 KDL, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 KDL is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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