MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Side Step REAR Support Almost Rusted †Through.
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Side Step REAR Support Almost Rusted †Through.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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553 VPU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 553 VPU, 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 553 VPU registered?
553 VPU is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 November 1992.
Is 553 VPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 553 VPU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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