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JAZ 8055

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,903 mi
Last recorded175,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8055
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear quarter corroaded

o/s and n/s running boards corroaded

o/s front suspension has noise on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 168,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 168,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 162,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp glass damaged ( not affecting light output)

oil leak from gearbox and rear axle

slight judder front brakes

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 4 May 2007 153,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/rear outter door handle missing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 144,809 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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JAZ 8055 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAZ 8055, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAZ 8055 registered?

JAZ 8055 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for JAZ 8055 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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