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J887 LOR

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 LOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 148,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all side step supports very corroded

crack in windscreen offside

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in steering drop arm ball joint and nearside steering idler

rear brake compensator corroded

rear chassis corroded offside and nearside

Fail 17 Apr 2009 148,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all side step supports very corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in steering drop arm ball joint and nearside steering idler

rear brake compensator corroded

rear chassis corroded offside and nearside

Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 144,542 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 144,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

underbody muddy underbody general corrosion front bearings slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2007 137,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 137,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

header tank coolant level very low

nearside foot plate rear mountings broken off

offside front indicator outer lens missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Mar 2006 127,429 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J887 LOR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J887 LOR, 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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J887 LOR is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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