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J505 HLG

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 HLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 148,194 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chassie corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chassie corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 129,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 129,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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J505 HLG is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J505 HLG, 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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J505 HLG is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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