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J311 BHK

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,110 mi
Last recorded172,110 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 BHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 172,110 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,010 miles

Front Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

licking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2009 166,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 161,437 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Front number plate stained

N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Fail 20 May 2008 161,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Front number plate stained

N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 21 May 2007 151,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 151,593 miles

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

All brake pipes corroded

Cannot open n/s/r door

Exhaust very corroded

Windscreen chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom balljoints have slight play

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 25 May 2006 143,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 143,408 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play †

n/s/f brake hose ferrule very corroded

n/s/r door will not open †

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play †

o/s/f brake hose ferrule very corroded

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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J311 BHK is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J311 BHK, 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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J311 BHK is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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