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J870 MVL

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,051 mi
Last recorded166,051 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 MVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 166,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 162,024 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 141,711 miles

Repairs to body mtgs and spare wheel carrier

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,454 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 13,434 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,560 miles

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

underside off vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underside off vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Aug 2010 120,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

advise o/s/r suspension mount

heavy application of waxoil been applied

Pass 24 Oct 2007 119,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 119,442 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

ALL BRAKEPIPES CORRODED FUEL FILTERCORRODED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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J870 MVL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J870 MVL, 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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J870 MVL is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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