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K478 CUJ

1993 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,294 mi
Last recorded167,294 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Fronter122,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 167,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 157,317 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 157,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 156,069 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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K478 CUJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 122,095 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K478 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K478 CUJ registered?

K478 CUJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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