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P196 DOK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 DOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,461 miles

Front brake pipes covered over

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,475 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,473 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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P196 DOK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P196 DOK, 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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P196 DOK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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