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J189 CWE

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 CWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2006 108,760 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 108,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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J189 CWE is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 J189 CWE, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J189 CWE registered?

J189 CWE is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 July 1992.

Is J189 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J189 CWE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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