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J366 VTF

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,459 mi
Last recorded150,459 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ366 VTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 150,459 miles

12 out of 28 l.e.d's in centre stop light inoperative

both door steps corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front indicator lense missing

oil leak around engine

rear differential leaking

slight play in steering column end bush

Fail 4 Oct 2011 150,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

12 out of 28 l.e.ds in centre stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both door steps corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front indicator lense missing

oil leak around engine

rear differential leaking

slight play in steering column end bush

Pass 23 Oct 2010 146,307 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both doorsteps/brackets corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear outersills slightly cororded

both front,centre and rear undersills slightly corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

compensator requires attention soon

front number plate requires attention soon

offside front indicator lense missing

rear fuel tank cover corroded

steering column/wheel requires attention soon

Fail 21 Oct 2010 146,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both doorsteps/brackets corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear outersills slightly cororded

both front,centre and rear undersills slightly corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

front number plate requires attention soon

offside front indicator lense missing

rear fuel tank cover corroded

steering column/wheel requires attention soon

Pass 5 Oct 2009 142,167 miles

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

front and rear spring hangers slightly corroded

front brake furrules slightly corroded

front numbe rplate slightly damaged

front shocker bushes slightly perished

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside outersill slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front indicator len cover missing

offside front wing slightly corroded

oil around rear diff

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

rear shocker bushes slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2008 138,437 miles

several stonechips in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2008 138,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both door steps slightly corroded

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

centre steering column coupling requires attention soon

front number plate crackeed

handbrake travel close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2006 129,009 miles

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

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

drivers seat mechanism has slight play

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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J366 VTF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 J366 VTF, 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 J366 VTF registered?

J366 VTF is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J366 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J366 VTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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