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P614 JKY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 JKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,135 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake flexi collars corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all springs corrioded

chassisrails corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s reare side light dim

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake flexi collars corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all springs corrioded

chassisrails corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s reare side light dim

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake cables outer caseing cracking

advise rearbrake pads getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,914 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake cables outer caseing cracking

advise rearbrake pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,480 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

nsf osf brake pads low

nsf osf tyre perrished

nsr osr brake pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight perishing on o/s and n/s front tyres and also spare tyre

slight pitting on all 4 brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight perishing on o/s and n/s front tyres and also spare tyre

slight pitting on all 4 brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,269 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,494 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 57,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 520,512 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,873 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,873 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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P614 JKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P614 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 P614 JKY registered?

P614 JKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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