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J311 ETO

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 128,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 125,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 124,790 miles

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

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

front suspension arms top and bottom in a rusty condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s headlamp on lowest limit

stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Mar 2007 124,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front suspension arms rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 116,614 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 116,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ETO is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J311 ETO, 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 J311 ETO registered?

J311 ETO is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J311 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J311 ETO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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