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P240 POW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,608 mi
Last recorded95,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 POW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear shaft ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to brake compensator (2) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear shaft ()

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,927 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,961 miles

offside front brake disc badly scored

Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

offside front brake disc badly scored

Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,742 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NEARSIDE REAR LENS CRACKED

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,173 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE RIGHT ON LIMIT

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,107 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

nail in tyre

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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P240 POW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P240 POW, 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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P240 POW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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