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K3 LOT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 LOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2013 150,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 143,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 137,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 130,077 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 125,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 125,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 118,367 miles

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 107,044 miles

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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K3 LOT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 K3 LOT, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K3 LOT registered?

K3 LOT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is K3 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 LOT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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