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K15 HVF

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,184 mi
Last recorded27,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2023 27,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters/figures incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters/figures incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 25,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 14,424 miles

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

exhaust rusty

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,066 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 13,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 11,991 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 10,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,397 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,217 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 2,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 2,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 807 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,681 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 HVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

K15 HVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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