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J109 FPW

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 FPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 137,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate deteroirating

Pass 8 Jun 2007 131,808 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 131,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 131,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2007 131,796 miles

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

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,767 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 125,231 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 125,231 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J109 FPW is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 J109 FPW, 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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J109 FPW is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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