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J553 EYB

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 EYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 117,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,568 miles

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

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

advise engine oil leak

advise general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2005 109,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 109,507 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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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J553 EYB is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J553 EYB, 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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What year was J553 EYB registered?

J553 EYB is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J553 EYB safe to buy?

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