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J151 KCN

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,617 mi
Last recorded145,617 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 KCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2008 145,617 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 138,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 128,829 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 128,815 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 128,651 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 119,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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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J151 KCN is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J151 KCN, 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 J151 KCN registered?

J151 KCN is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 1991.

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