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PJ61 LFX

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,168 mi
Last recorded75,168 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 LFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn looks like something has been rubbing on, a felt arch liner cover is slightly loose (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 75,167 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested very rusty brake pipe offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no function from fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn looks like something has been rubbing on, a felt arch liner cover is slightly loose (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,763 miles

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Front slight misting of oil on ns and os shocks

Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,762 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front slight misting of oil on ns and os shocks

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,964 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake not locking

Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 60,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 49,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 44,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,503 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger not attached but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 27,459 miles

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,360 miles

Upper stop light half working

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,710 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,342 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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PJ61 LFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 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 Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ61 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ61 LFX registered?

PJ61 LFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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