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J971 RGS

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,738 miles

glow plug light flashing

idle slightly high

servo pressure could be better.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,460 miles

Battery insecure

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

advise chips in screen

advise oil leak battery light,servo slightly lower on idle has got beeter since 1st test had been standing

Fail 13 Jul 2007 112,459 miles

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

advise batery light on.rear seat beatsoil leaks,brake warning light on,servo presure could be better on idle

advise chip/ crack in screen

advise hazards on indicators go of

Pass 10 Jun 2006 112,193 miles

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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J971 RGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J971 RGS, 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 J971 RGS registered?

J971 RGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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