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J884 DAU

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ884 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,940 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oily

gearbox oily

Fail 15 Aug 2008 104,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oily

gearbox oily

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,224 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2007 102,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,107 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion forming on o/s/f bumper

play in both front seat back hindges

rear seats have been removed

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler n/s

surface rust forming on chassis rails

o/s/r tyre badly perrished

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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J884 DAU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J884 DAU, 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 J884 DAU registered?

J884 DAU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J884 DAU safe to buy?

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