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K185 BOF

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,331 mi
Last recorded111,331 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 BOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 111,330 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 110,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,417 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,983 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 80,983 miles

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

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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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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K185 BOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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