MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
scratches on screen
washers partially blocked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
scratches on windscreen
washers partially blocked
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hazard switch stickey
o/s fronttyre just starting to wear on inside edge
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight scratch in windscreen
spilts in both front bottom joint rubbers
surface rust on front suspension
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P217 VDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P217 VDF, 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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How do I check the history of P217 VDF?
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What year was P217 VDF registered?
P217 VDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 October 1996.
Is P217 VDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P217 VDF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P217 VDF have outstanding finance?
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