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P611 FAJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,377 mi
Last recorded129,377 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 129,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 120,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

stopped test due to incomplete brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2008 118,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 118,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 113,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 111,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 111,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P611 FAJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P611 FAJ, 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 P611 FAJ registered?

P611 FAJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P611 FAJ safe to buy?

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