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J765 SWL

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 SWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Sharp edges on near side side step trim. Both side step trims rusted away at chassis.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 100,212 miles

advise on near side & off side side runner step mount brackets corroded away

Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

advise on near side & off side side runner step mount brackets corroded away

Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,703 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 97,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,714 miles

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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J765 SWL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J765 SWL, 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 J765 SWL registered?

J765 SWL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J765 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J765 SWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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