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P170 FOV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 FOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 114,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 112,816 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 112,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 107,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2009 107,464 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 99,697 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 99,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 89,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 81,777 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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P170 FOV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P170 FOV, 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 P170 FOV registered?

P170 FOV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P170 FOV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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