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J5 PGB

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,674 mi
Last recorded113,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 113,674 miles

Foot brake travel long.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear exterior door handle missing.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 113,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Foot brake travel long.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside door mirror glass damaged.

Offside rear exterior door handle missing.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 107,482 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Slight corrosion to n/s/f quarter bumper

Slight damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 21 Jun 2006 100,585 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 100,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J5 PGB is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J5 PGB, 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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What year was J5 PGB registered?

J5 PGB is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 December 1991.

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