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J236 LGL

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,109 mi
Last recorded141,109 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 LGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 141,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chassis slightly corroded.

fuel cap sealing ring perished.

fuel tank bracing support corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

offside rear backplate damp.

power steering box damp.

rear axle, nearside brake pipe corroded.

rear brakes slightly increase-decrease out of balance.

steering arm ball-joint to idler arm rubber protective boot split.

windscreen has damage outside swept area.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filler cap seal perished

power steering belt perished & cracked

power steering box damp

propshaft doughnut joint starting to crack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 129,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

fuel cap seal perishing.

handbrake warning light illuminated.

nearside front brake binding.

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside rear backplate damp.

power steering belt perished.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 129,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

fuel cap seal perishing.

handbrake warning light illuminated.

nearside front brake binding.

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside rear backplate damp.

power steering belt perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 124,688 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering box damp/starting to leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 119,007 miles

both lower swivel gaitors split

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering belt perished

power steering box damp

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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J236 LGL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J236 LGL, 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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J236 LGL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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