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P239 LRF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 LRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 92,690 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2010 92,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 85,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 79,575 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 LRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LRF, 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 P239 LRF registered?

P239 LRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P239 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 LRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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