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J180 ESP

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

147,957 mi
Last recorded147,957 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 ESP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 147,957 miles

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

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

entire chassis is corroded, not excessive

floor is corrodedn/s/r and o/s/r within body mounts area

Fail 22 Apr 2007 147,931 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outer ball joint dust covers split

n/s/r door handle broken

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 140,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 140,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

All tyres perrished

battery insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2006 140,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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J180 ESP is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 J180 ESP, 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 J180 ESP registered?

J180 ESP is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J180 ESP safe to buy?

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