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P256 LVW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 110,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

wiper poor

Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 98,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,503 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

advanced deterioration wear & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

oil leaks from front & rear diff units & gear box

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components plus under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,200 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

oil leaks from rear diff/unit gear box & slight leak from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,019 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

advanced wear to propshaft u/j

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2005 70,563 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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P256 LVW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P256 LVW, 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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P256 LVW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P256 LVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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