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J258 BWC

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 BWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2009 130,179 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

sidestep corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 123,792 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 117,531 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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J258 BWC is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J258 BWC, 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 J258 BWC registered?

J258 BWC is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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