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P11 JSH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,205 mi
Last recorded144,205 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 JSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 144,205 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 144,159 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 144,104 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 133,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate mout deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 133,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate mout deteriorated

nearside front inner brake pad miost with liquid

tailgate innop

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,841 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 121,841 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 109,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s headlamp loose

rear antiroll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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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P11 JSH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 P11 JSH, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P11 JSH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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