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P165 GOA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 GOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,478 miles

ball joint rubber split

chassis corrodeing and suspention

fuel pipes corrodeing

n/s/f wheelbearing split

rear brake pipes corrodeing

slight surface rust inner disc face

Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,478 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ball joint rubber split

chassis corrodeing and suspention

fuel pipes corrodeing

n/s/f wheelbearing split

rear brake pipes corrodeing

slight surface rust inner disc face

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,342 miles

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

Oil leak

advise/vehicle generaly rusty underneath

Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

advise/vehicle generaly rusty underneath

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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P165 GOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold 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 P165 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 P165 GOA registered?

P165 GOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P165 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 GOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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