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P103 UNY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,266 mi
Last recorded106,266 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 UNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,304 miles

both front wheel bearing slight play.

brake ferrule corroded,rear middle.

exhaust leak rear box.

hand brake stiff.

oil leak engine .

osr tyre has nail in.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 91,304 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

all metal fuel pipes highly corroded, rear to front.

both front wheel bearing slight play.

brake ferrule corroded,rear middle.

exhaust leak rear box.

hand brake stiff.

oil leak engine .

osr tyre has nail in.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 90,256 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 90,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 87,775 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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P103 UNY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P103 UNY, 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 P103 UNY registered?

P103 UNY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P103 UNY safe to buy?

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