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J508 FGY

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 FGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,149 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 133,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Axle with an unsafe modification attachments not tight (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 133,142 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification shock absorbers (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion around all body mountings to the chassis

Advanced play at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

cuts to both front and n/s/r tyres

dampness around steering box

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to bodywork

rear leaf spring bushes excessively deteriorated but not resulting in movement

Fail 13 Oct 2017 132,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam switch (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam switch (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wing repeater lens cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

cuts to both front and n/s/r tyres

dampness around steering box

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to bodywork

rear leaf spring bushes excessively deteriorated but not resulting in movement

Pass 25 May 2016 131,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

big cuts to all tyres, not deep enough to see cords

heavy corrosion to body work

n/s wiper only just met requirement for clearing screen

play n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear leaf spring bushes excessively deteriorated but not resulting in movement

rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished

Fail 23 May 2016 131,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard partially removed (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported touching exhaust pipe and could cause damage (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

coil spring inappropriately repaired rear springs held in with bungee cords (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

big cuts to all tyres, not deep enough to see cords

heavy corrosion to body work

n/s wiper only just met requirement for clearing screen

play n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear leaf spring bushes excessively deteriorated but not resulting in movement

rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,028 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

role bars fitted all round outside of vehicle

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Fail 4 Apr 2015 129,022 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

role bars fitted all round outside of vehicle

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

additional coil springs fitted to rear,

both rear leaf spring bushes split

deep cuts in all 4 tyres

n/s/r exhaust hanger insecure

some travel on footbrake

Fail 5 Apr 2014 124,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

additional coil springs fitted to rear,

both rear leaf spring bushes split

deep cuts in all 4 tyres

n/s/r exhaust hanger insecure

some travel on footbrake

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear seats and belts removed

roll bar close to swept area

vehicle has body modifications which has had some bits removed prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear seats and belts removed

roll bar close to swept area

vehicle has body modifications which has had some bits removed prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,079 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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J508 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J508 FGY, 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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J508 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 1991.

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