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J999 AGD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 AGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,563 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OSR door handle missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,243 miles

OSR door wont open from outside

Fail 28 Mar 2007 103,240 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

OSR door wont open from outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 98,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

coolant tank empty

engine noisy

o/s check strap broken

o/s/r door handle missing

oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

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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J999 AGD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J999 AGD, 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 J999 AGD registered?

J999 AGD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J999 AGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 AGD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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