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P204 JJU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 JJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,221 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on under body

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,149 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills undersills flitches and front and rear bumper slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,123 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 front (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel arches corroded x 2 front

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Add advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front lower arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,255 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,738 miles

slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,639 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,635 miles

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

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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P204 JJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P204 JJU, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P204 JJU registered?

P204 JJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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