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J387 RPM

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,738 mi
Last recorded119,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 RPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 119,738 miles

battery insecure

engine overheats

front brake hose ferules rusty

imbalance between front brakes

nearside rear back plate damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2008 119,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

cambelt last changed?

engine boils over

engine cooling fan operation obstructed

front brake discs in poor condition

long travel on footbrake

offside front lower and nearside front lower ball joint dust boots split

offside headlamp beam image poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various oil leaks

washers poorly aimed

Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,671 miles

rear tyres cracking (age ) o/s/r tyre 2mm . lower ball pins boots both split , outer steps rusting . n/s/r brake back plate light/damp showing . brake pedal travel (long) recommend brake inspection very soon †rust starting to show on brake unions an

Pass 18 Aug 2005 114,828 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 114,828 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

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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J387 RPM is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J387 RPM, 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 J387 RPM registered?

J387 RPM is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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