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J42 PGS

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,775 mi
Last recorded185,775 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 PGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 185,775 miles

o/s/r floor welded from inside

Fail 21 Dec 2006 185,772 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 PGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 120,596 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 PGS, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J42 PGS registered?

J42 PGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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