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J555 RPS

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,753 mi
Last recorded123,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

chassie corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2010 123,753 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

chassie corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 123,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel bearings slight play

chassie corrosion

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 23 Jun 2009 120,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 113,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 112,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 111,427 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 111,427 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J555 RPS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J555 RPS, 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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J555 RPS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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