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P521 JSC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,672 mi
Last recorded198,672 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 JSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 198,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 192,136 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 183,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear offside tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 175,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,179 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear door fails to open

Pass 11 Mar 2008 160,430 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door fails to open.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 160,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door fails to open.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 152,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 152,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 140,865 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules slight rusting

fuel tank damp no visible leaks

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2006 140,865 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hose ferrules slight rusting

fuel tank damp no visible leaks

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P521 JSC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P521 JSC, 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 P521 JSC registered?

P521 JSC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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