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J950 HGU

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

160,048 mi
Last recorded160,048 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 HGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 160,048 miles

o/s/f & both rear body mounts poor condition

oil leak

rear number plate damage

Fail 9 Nov 2007 160,047 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f & both rear body mounts poor condition

rear number plate damage

Pass 1 Sep 2006 154,100 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 154,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced corrosion evident in numerous areas of the chassis †rear exhaust rubbers perishing †rear damper rubber mounting bushes perishing and cracking

o/s/r light lens cracked †both rear tyres worn down to an average of 2.5/3.0 mm †some wear evident in o/s/f bottom balljoint and n/s/f steering idler †handbrake outer cables cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2005 153,768 miles

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

play in steering

Fail 2 Sep 2005 153,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering †bush on rear brake reducer rod worn

Fail 11 Aug 2005 153,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2005 153,151 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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J950 HGU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 J950 HGU, 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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J950 HGU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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