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J291 NBV

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,135 mi
Last recorded96,135 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 NBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,135 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 96,135 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,793 miles

Oil leak on engine

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,530 miles

OSR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 75,507 miles

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

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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J291 NBV is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J291 NBV, 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 J291 NBV registered?

J291 NBV is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J291 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 NBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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