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P68 JNC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 JNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,037 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 84,384 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,173 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 72,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 67,400 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,400 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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P68 JNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P68 JNC, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P68 JNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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