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J290 CSA

1992 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Frontera120,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 CSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,695 miles

door some sharpedjes

Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 16 Sep 2006 82,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 78,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 78,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J290 CSA is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J290 CSA, 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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How do I check the history of J290 CSA?

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What year was J290 CSA registered?

J290 CSA is a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J290 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 CSA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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