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P153 GKW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,577 mi
Last recorded198,577 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 GKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 198,577 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 192,070 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 181,133 miles

front exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 12 Apr 2016 173,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 171,745 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front chassis has corrosion

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 170,061 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 31 Jan 2014 170,050 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Jan 2013 166,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 164,744 miles

engine has a coolant leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 158,159 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all weldihg undersealed

odd wheel nuts fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2010 158,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke from exhaust

bonnet front edge corroded

both sides rear brake back plates corroding away

heavy surface corrosion on whole of underside, chassis & suspension

Pass 21 Oct 2009 149,454 miles

Front suspension creecky no play

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,893 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear disc shields corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 147,886 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear disc shields corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 135,475 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 135,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 118,778 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 118,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P153 GKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P153 GKW, 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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P153 GKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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