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P161 GOA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,183 mi
Last recorded89,183 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 85,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r + n/s/r lower sils corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,755 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,890 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,282 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,249 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 59,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 59,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,861 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P161 GOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P161 GOA, 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 P161 GOA registered?

P161 GOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P161 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 GOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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