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J261 JHR

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 JHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

inside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 118,319 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f seat belt starting to frey

Fail 6 May 2009 118,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f seat belt starting to frey

Pass 2 May 2008 112,679 miles

Oil leak

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

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2008 112,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,447 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2007 106,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2006 98,778 miles

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

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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J261 JHR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J261 JHR, 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 J261 JHR registered?

J261 JHR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 January 1992.

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