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J388 BSS

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 BSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 137,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 128,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,195 miles

all four tyres cracked in tread

n/s/front drop link has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,589 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres cracked in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,705 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,062 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 117,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 110,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 102,806 miles

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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J388 BSS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J388 BSS, 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 J388 BSS registered?

J388 BSS is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J388 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J388 BSS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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