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P594 FKJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 FKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 124,963 miles

advisorys on previous test 681969870017

Fail 20 Mar 2010 124,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Close to excessive play in nearside steering idler

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded

Rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front shocker leak stains ?

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 112,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front shocker leak stains ?

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 100,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear door will not open

Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,566 miles

offside rear door will not open

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 92,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,170 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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P594 FKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P594 FKJ, 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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P594 FKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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