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P156 FBU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 FBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,475 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,460 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 65,460 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,423 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

All 4 tyres cracking (perished) around sidewalls

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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P156 FBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc 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 P156 FBU, 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 P156 FBU registered?

P156 FBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P156 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 FBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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