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J370 GAP

1991 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Frontera120,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 132,655 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

idle speed high

nearside rear door handle missing outer

Fail 18 Mar 2008 132,621 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

idle speed high

nearside rear door handle missing outer

Pass 28 Feb 2007 127,628 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 15 Feb 2007 127,467 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat fabric worn

front number plate cracked

handbrake effort low

power steering belt slipping

rear screenwashers not working

rear silencer corroding

rear window nearside stay weak

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2006 121,069 miles

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

front disc pads worn

front discs scored and worn

nearside outer side sill corroding through

prop shaft rubber coupling cracking

rear screenwasher not working

rear wiper rubber splitting

slight play both front hubs

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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J370 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J370 GAP, 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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J370 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 December 1991.

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