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J329 LPX

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,566 mi
Last recorded154,566 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 LPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 154,566 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 154,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 154,510 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 135,954 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 135,934 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 130,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 130,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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J329 LPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J329 LPX, 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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J329 LPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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