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L12 JHB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,639 mi
Last recorded112,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 112,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,719 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 93,087 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 93,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,257 miles

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

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes and fuel pipes at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,444 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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L12 JHB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 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 L12 JHB, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 JHB registered?

L12 JHB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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