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P253 KJC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,485 mi
Last recorded141,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 KJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 141,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front no plate cracked

fuel tank guard corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 101,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front no plate cracked

fuel tank guard corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,414 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,656 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,656 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 71,812 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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P253 KJC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P253 KJC, 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 P253 KJC registered?

P253 KJC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P253 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 KJC 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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