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J30 JTW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 JTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,755 miles

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

crack in windscreen

fuel tank gaurd corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,094 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre thread cracked inner edge not exposing cords

near side rear wheel nut odd nut fitted

off side front ball joint dry creaking no excessive movement

Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insurcure

child seat fitted n/s/r

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion of metal diesel pipes at rear

drivers door stop not atatched

spare tyre deflated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 118,061 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insurcure

child seat fitted n/s/r

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion of metal diesel pipes at rear

drivers door stop not atatched

spare tyre deflated

Fail 14 Jan 2011 109,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,514 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 102,300 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,300 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,611 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle is covered in alot of dirt?

Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle is covered in alot of dirt?

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 80,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J30 JTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 J30 JTW, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J30 JTW registered?

J30 JTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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