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P968 JBU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,543 miles

Chassis and sills rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,155 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills rusting, slight play in steering linkages

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,311 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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P968 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P968 JBU, 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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What year was P968 JBU registered?

P968 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P968 JBU safe to buy?

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