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P248 ORL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 ORL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,630 miles

corrosion on outer sills but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not of structural bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 96,993 miles

sills beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,067 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,778 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 90,778 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear door handle sticking

unable to see front and rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 84,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode - wear to rear brake discs - o/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,795 miles

oil leak beginning-o/s rear hub -- o/s rear bumper corroded

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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P248 ORL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P248 ORL, 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 P248 ORL registered?

P248 ORL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P248 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 ORL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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