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P913 BJF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,643 mi
Last recorded160,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 BJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 156,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 155,913 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on both steps

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,170 miles

Oil leak on rear diff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 148,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Oil leak on rear diff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 142,382 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 142,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 134,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion on n/s door steep

Fail 13 Jul 2010 134,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion on n/s door steep

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 116,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P913 BJF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P913 BJF, 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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P913 BJF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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