MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
corrosion to body mountings not excessive
fuel pipes rusty
nearside headlamp slightly loose at fixing point(held in with silicone)
nearside rear seat belt mounting area corroded
offside front ball joint dust shield punctured(new joint has just been fitted)
vehicle very difficult to start due to suspect starter/ring gear fault requires investigation
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to body mountings not excessive
fuel pipes rusty
nearside headlamp slightly loose at fixing point(held in with silicone)
nearside rear seat belt mounting area corroded
offside front ball joint dust shield punctured(new joint has just been fitted)
vehicle very difficult to start due to suspect starter/ring gear fault requires investigation
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front exhaust mounting not supporting exhaust
offside front brake disc scored
rear exhaust baffel loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front no plate damaged
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front no plate damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K185 BOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K185 BOF, 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 K185 BOF registered?
K185 BOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1993.
Is K185 BOF safe to buy?
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