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J6 FWD

1993 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Frontera113,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 FWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,241 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded(not within 30cm of seatbelt)

offside rear outer sill corroded(not within 30cm of seatbelt)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,067 miles

o/s rear sill lightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,067 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear sill lightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,564 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front bumper mountings corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 81,253 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front bumper mounting support corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front bumper mounting support corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just within limits 17% efficiency

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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J6 FWD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 113,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J6 FWD, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J6 FWD is a 1993 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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