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P21 TAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

offside front to rear brakepipes appear corroded but unable to inspect due to pipes being obscured by chassis box section

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

offside front to rear brakepipes appear corroded but unable to inspect due to pipes being obscured by chassis box section

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,125 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,163 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,149 miles

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

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

cannot check rear seat belts with child seats fitted

nearside step up is corroded at rear

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,548 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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P21 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P21 TAB, 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 P21 TAB registered?

P21 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P21 TAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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