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Vauxhall Frontera

Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K40 RARMOT history

K40 RAR is a purple petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 6 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 107,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,227 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
61 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RAR was last recorded at 107,227 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,106 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
61 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,227 miles
  • 2021 – 107,106 miles
  • 2020 – 106,851 miles
  • 2014 – 106,763 miles
  • 2013 – 106,746 miles
  • 2007 – 106,710 miles
  • 2006 – 106,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,227 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
  • AdvisoryN/s/r and osr inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehcle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,227 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,227 miles
    Test number
    681926270506
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and osr inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehcle corroded

  2. Pass107,106 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    683914278093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,851 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    188862690749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,763 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,763 miles
    Test number
    637771594199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished

  5. Fail106,746 miles (+36)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    866565543370
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on sidewalls

  6. Pass106,710 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    474112097151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,708 miles (+669)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    233876957402
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass106,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    911894166160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,039 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    294520666400
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about K40 RAR

Does K40 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RAR is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RAR?
The MOT on K40 RAR is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RAR done?
K40 RAR was recorded at 107,227 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 61 miles a year.
Has K40 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RAR has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on K40 RAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 RAR find?
K40 RAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts; both front tyres perished; n/s/r and osr inner sills corroded, and 1 more.

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