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P176 RKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,954 mi
Last recorded83,954 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,954 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2010 80,947 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,549 miles

Free movemant in driver's seat frame ( wear )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear door hinges siezed

Rear metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2009 80,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Free movemant in driver's seat frame ( wear )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear door hinges siezed

Rear metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,786 miles

SLIGHT LIFT ON STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 13 Mar 2007 79,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT LIFT ON STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 77,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P176 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P176 RKX, 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 P176 RKX registered?

P176 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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