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P999 JSB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,974 mi
Last recorded165,974 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 JSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 165,974 miles

Fuel pipe corroding slightly.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 131,318 miles

lift in o/s/f lower swivel

metal fuel pipe heavly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower swivel dust boots split

both front outer cv boots perished

corosion to front crossmember

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill on limit

one of additional main beam bulbs not working

paly in both front wheel bearings

radiator in poor condtion

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear seats have been removed

some play in steering column top bush

Pass 15 Sep 2011 131,318 miles

both front lower swivel dust boots split

both front outer cv boots perished

corosion to front crossmember

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill on limit

lift in o/s/f lower swivel

metal fuel pipe heavly corroded

one of additional main beam bulbs not working

paly in both front wheel bearings

radiator in poor condtion

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear seats have been removed

some play in steering column top bush

Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,616 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 153,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 151,381 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear seats missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 151,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear seats missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,396 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door cheque strap missing door hitting wing

rear seats missing 2x seat belts not relating to a seat

Pass 20 Aug 2007 142,507 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 142,504 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 133,615 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P999 JSB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P999 JSB, 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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P999 JSB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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