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P246 ACT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 ACT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 111,124 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 24 May 2011 111,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 May 2010 102,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,468 miles

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

exhaust system complete, but does not fully clear body

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake light on dash on

n/s rear tyre low

no rear wiper blade

surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc

surface corrosion to under vehicle

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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P246 ACT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P246 ACT, 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 P246 ACT registered?

P246 ACT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P246 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 ACT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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