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P124 BSO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 BSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,442 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear bumper end caps corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

advise spare wheel carrier be given attention

advise suspension bushes showing signs of weakness and minimum wear

Fail 1 Feb 2008 11,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2006 103,669 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2006 103,669 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 100,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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P124 BSO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P124 BSO, 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 P124 BSO registered?

P124 BSO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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