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P211 CEJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 CEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,339 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,339 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,340 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2009 91,308 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

heavy crosion chassie

side steps crodeing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,481 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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P211 CEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P211 CEJ, 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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What year was P211 CEJ registered?

P211 CEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P211 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 CEJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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