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P158 NWW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,981 mi
Last recorded153,981 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 NWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 153,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 147,967 miles

Both front cv gaiters perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 11 Sep 2010 147,740 miles

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

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

Both front cv gaiters perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2009 142,844 miles

advise front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2009 142,835 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

advise all other fuel lines very corroded

advise front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,021 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 105,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 99,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 99,890 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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P158 NWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P158 NWW, 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 P158 NWW registered?

P158 NWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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