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P12 TJD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 TJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,350 miles

all four tyres perished

grease around both front lower ball joints

heavy oil leak around rear diff

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished

grease around both front lower ball joints

heavy oil leak around rear diff

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 70,301 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,074 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 67,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,262 miles

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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P12 TJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P12 TJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P12 TJD registered?

P12 TJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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