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P627 JNH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 JNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 128,898 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting perished

Metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle cooling system overheating

Fail 2 Jun 2014 128,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rubber mounting perished

Metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle cooling system overheating

Pass 31 May 2013 125,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 125,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 121,349 miles

front exhaust box rattling

Fail 24 May 2012 121,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust box rattling

Pass 26 May 2011 117,253 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 117,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,596 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

gearbox tail shaft oil seal leaking

offside side step badly corroded on the mounting

Fail 1 Jun 2010 111,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

gearbox tail shaft oil seal leaking

offside side step badly corroded on the mounting

Pass 21 May 2009 105,846 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 100,369 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 May 2008 100,287 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 30 May 2007 94,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,019 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 89,016 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P627 JNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P627 JNH, 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 P627 JNH registered?

P627 JNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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