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J301 LPO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,497 mi
Last recorded128,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 LPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 128,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 128,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion on vehicle but ALL APPEARS SOUND

Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 113,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 110,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 110,320 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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J301 LPO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J301 LPO, 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 J301 LPO registered?

J301 LPO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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