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J685 TVP

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,616 mi
Last recorded170,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 TVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2007 170,616 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 170,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2005 162,774 miles

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

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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J685 TVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J685 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J685 TVP registered?

J685 TVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J685 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 TVP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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