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P591 JYA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,261 mi
Last recorded119,261 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 JYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,261 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

clutch fluid below min

fuel tank secured by after market restraint system

towbar electics inop

Fail 29 Feb 2012 119,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

clutch fluid below min

fuel tank secured by after market restraint system

towbar electics inop

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,432 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split

Coolant leak

Exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,263 miles

Rear diff casing leaking

Slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes on chassis

Surface corrosion chassis & front suspension components

both front suspension, lower ball joint gaiters split

Fail 11 Dec 2009 113,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff casing leaking

Slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes on chassis

Surface corrosion chassis & front suspension components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front suspension, lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 11 Sep 2008

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,494 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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P591 JYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P591 JYA, 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 P591 JYA registered?

P591 JYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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