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P224 LLK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 LLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 165,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 158,182 miles

1.slight play in nearside front lower ball joint. 2. offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 157,269 miles

1.offside rear bumper may need attention soon

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 143,743 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,152 miles

advise play in sterring joints

Fail 13 Oct 2011 140,152 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise play in sterring joints

Pass 7 Oct 2010 138,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 138,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear brake disc contaminated with oil

Fail 3 Aug 2010 138,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 135,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 135,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 126,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise play osfront wheel bearing advise play os front top arm b ushes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 116,455 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 96,492 miles

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

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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P224 LLK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P224 LLK, 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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P224 LLK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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