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P612 JKY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 JKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet catch poor condition

power steeing pipes advanced corrosion

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet catch poor condition

power steeing pipes advanced corrosion

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,259 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

creaking and slight play in steering idlers

exhaust front pipe poor condition

front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

o/s/f brake pipes(2) advanced corrosion

power steering pipes advanced corrosion

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,259 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

creaking and slight play in steering idlers

exhaust front pipe poor condition

front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

o/s/f brake pipes(2) advanced corrosion

power steering pipes advanced corrosion

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,818 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake high travel

n/s/f body mounting bush poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,818 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

handbrake high travel

n/s/f body mounting bush poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,035 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,035 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,464 miles

front to rear fuel lines advanced corrosion

rear wiper not workin

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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P612 JKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P612 JKY, 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 P612 JKY registered?

P612 JKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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