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P164 GLV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,224 mi
Last recorded132,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 GLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 132,224 miles

INDICATORS INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH O/S/F..O/S/R..WORKING THEN RELAY BUZZES....

O/S/F BRAKE ,,WHEEL BINDING ON....

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SLIGHTLY LOOSE TO FLOOR AND SEAT FRAME MOUNTING.

SLIGHTLY INSECURE HEADLIGHT UNIT O/S/F.

UNDERSIDE CORROSION EVIDENT,,,ALSO TAIL BOX CORROSION...

Pass 5 Jul 2007 131,127 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 131,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEAK AND WORN,,ABOVE REAR AXLE...

OIL LEVEL ON MIN,,WITH OIL LEAK OVER OIL PRESSURE SWITCH..

ONE WASHER JET WORKING N/S/F...

SUSPECT SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE..

Pass 5 Jul 2006 129,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

advise slight play on both front wheel bearings. advise damage on n,s,front door mirror.

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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P164 GLV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P164 GLV, 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 P164 GLV registered?

P164 GLV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P164 GLV safe to buy?

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