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J42 KBP

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

143,479 mi
Last recorded143,479 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 KBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 143,479 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seatbelt stalk casing damaged

front number plate cracked

unable to oper o/s rear door from outside

Fail 15 May 2009 143,477 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seatbelt stalk casing damaged

front number plate cracked

unable to oper o/s rear door from outside

Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,168 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

oil leak

vehicle very muddy underside,difficult to access

Pass 11 Sep 2006 124,865 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 124,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front seat belt slow to return

slight movement in nearside front hub bearing

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Fail 9 Aug 2005 124,796 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J42 KBP is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J42 KBP, 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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J42 KBP is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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