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P539 JCR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,832 mi
Last recorded174,832 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 JCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 174,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside side running board corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 163,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 157,313 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 157,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 150,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 146,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 145,924 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 139,817 miles

N.S.F AND O.S.F Wheel bearings have play in them

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has play in it.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 139,817 miles

N.S.F AND O.S.F Wheel bearings have play in them

Steering box has play in it.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 133,538 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 17 Oct 2007 133,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,209 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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P539 JCR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P539 JCR, 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 P539 JCR registered?

P539 JCR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P539 JCR safe to buy?

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