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P531 JWF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,123 mi
Last recorded203,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 JWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2014 203,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 176,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

osr/nsr chassis legs have surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 150,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 137,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 126,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 113,318 miles

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

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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P531 JWF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P531 JWF, 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 P531 JWF registered?

P531 JWF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P531 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 JWF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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