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P124 RGH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,450 mi
Last recorded5,450 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 RGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 5,450 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 5,450 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,894 miles

battery insecure

brake master cylinder level low(brake pads not visible)

brake warning light on(suspect handbrake switch)

centre exhaust noisey

corrosion to front cross member(not able to fully inspect)

front brake hose ferrels corroded

movment to nearside front seat

note/ tapley tested

surface corrosion to front suspension componants

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,806 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,598 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

battery insecure

corrosion to front chassis areas/sreering and suspension componants

corrsion to brake hose ferrels and rear brake pipes

n/s dip low(in spec)

rear brake discs corrdoded- slight inbalance to rear brakes

signs of oil leak n/s/r hub

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 RGH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RGH, 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 RGH registered?

P124 RGH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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