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P753 JPU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 JPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 144,662 miles

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis rails that could not be penetrated during test

Fail 18 Sep 2013 144,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis rails that could not be penetrated during test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 130,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 100,116 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,798 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P753 JPU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P753 JPU, 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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P753 JPU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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