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J570 XEV

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,016 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,982 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

some play in the steering

welding repairs suspect

Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

some play in the steering

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 60,450 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear wiper blade split

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,956 miles

23% inbalance accross front brakes

bad oil leak

coolant level low

front wiper blades deteriating

play in n/s/f steering

some end float on steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,956 miles

23% inbalance accross front brakes

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

bad oil leak

coolant level low

front wiper blades deteriating

play in n/s/f steering

some end float on steering wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2006 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 50,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 45,351 miles

rear shackle bushes cracking

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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J570 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J570 XEV, 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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J570 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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