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P186 BPF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,254 mi
Last recorded142,254 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 BPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 142,254 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

front tyres slightly perished

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 6 Mar 2010 135,436 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 135,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 132,610 miles

Battery insecure

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

front and rear brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Fail 8 Mar 2008 132,610 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 1 Dec 2005 126,648 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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P186 BPF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P186 BPF, 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 P186 BPF registered?

P186 BPF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P186 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 BPF shows 6 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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