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P182 BVO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 BVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,804 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 131,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 121,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 121,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s bottom balljoint dust cover split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,225 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2009 114,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,739 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor body corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 109,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

All tyres perished.

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor body corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 107,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 105,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Advise all tyre walls cracking.

Fail 20 Mar 2006 105,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

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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P182 BVO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P182 BVO, 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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P182 BVO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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