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K15 HVC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 HVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,107 miles

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

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

advise osr outer sill holed but out with range to rear suspention

Pass 10 May 2011 119,905 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 117,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 113,649 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 110,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 104,384 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

gearbox rear oil leaking

oil level low

windscreen wipers need resetting

Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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K15 HVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 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 K15 HVC, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K15 HVC registered?

K15 HVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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