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P239 FOL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 FOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 154,343 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 154,343 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,021 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 129,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,824 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

chassis has surface corrosion

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside wing mirror damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside hazard Tell tail not working

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

Offside and Nearside headlamp aim slightly too high

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 96,023 miles

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

fron brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,672 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to fuel pipes.

play in offside front shock absorber bush.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,211 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 86,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 81,729 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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P239 FOL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P239 FOL, 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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P239 FOL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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