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J462 URD

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Lpg 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,211 mi
Last recorded177,211 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 URD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 177,211 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

nearside inner steering arm ball joint rubber boot split.

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish.

oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 171,956 miles

both wiperblades starting to split.

nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both wiperblades starting to split.

nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot split.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 170,301 miles

Both front bottom ball joint rubbers perishing

Handbrake lever off position lever not fully down

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 170,245 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both front bottom ball joint rubbers perishing

Handbrake lever off position lever not fully down

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 166,955 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 166,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre section rubber mounting split

front nearside lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 158,354 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 158,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle brake pipes slightly coroded

slight leak around steering box area

slight play noted steering/within limits

Pass 24 Jan 2006 153,130 miles

n/s lower ball joint front rubber split †o/s shock bush perished †tow bar fitted †n/s/r handbrake requires adjustment

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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J462 URD is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J462 URD, 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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J462 URD is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1992.

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