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J40 AYB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,460 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 88,460 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front foglights broken/inoperative

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

Nearside door miror glass cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Sidesteps damaged and corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,716 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,605 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,946 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J40 AYB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J40 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 AYB registered?

J40 AYB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is J40 AYB safe to buy?

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