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FJZ 4183

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 4183
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,593 miles

advise corrosion to front body crossmember

advise front cossmember and chassis weekened by corrosion

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2007 109,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion to front body crossmember

advise front cossmember and chassis weekened by corrosion

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 99,419 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 99,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 88,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 88,696 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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FJZ 4183 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FJZ 4183, 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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What year was FJZ 4183 registered?

FJZ 4183 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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