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J878 DPW

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 DPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 149,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 143,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp unit has slight movement

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaitors split

rear number plate cracked,still visable

Fail 17 Oct 2007 142,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front headlamp unit has slight movement,not insecure

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaitors split open

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 137,394 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 137,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 128,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J878 DPW is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J878 DPW, 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 J878 DPW registered?

J878 DPW is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 December 1991.

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