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J349 VEH

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 VEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 145,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

body mountings corroding

bodywork needs attention

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear drums slightly warped

tow bar mountings corroding

vehicle at end of economic life

Fail 24 Mar 2009 145,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

body mountings corroding

bodywork needs attention

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear drums slightly warped

tow bar mountings corroding

vehicle at end of economic life

Pass 28 Mar 2008 135,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s front disc slighly warped

o/s front brake low efficiency

wheel arches need addressing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 126,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

body mountings corroding

o/s front bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Apr 2006 120,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 120,381 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J349 VEH 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 J349 VEH, 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 J349 VEH registered?

J349 VEH is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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