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P25 UWW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,668 mi
Last recorded171,668 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 UWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 171,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake only 18%

Fail 19 Dec 2018 171,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake only 18%

Pass 3 Jan 2018 167,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 167,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 163,848 miles

Both rear bump stops mising

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 158,948 miles

corrosion at both rear seat belt mounts but over 30cm away

Fail 9 Dec 2015 158,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion at both rear seat belt mounts but over 30cm away

Pass 16 Dec 2014 154,826 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 154,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 150,816 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 150,816 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 146,718 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 146,718 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 140,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 133,599 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 133,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 127,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 126,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 119,256 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 119,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 111,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 111,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,623 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 106,623 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 102,023 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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P25 UWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P25 UWW, 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 P25 UWW registered?

P25 UWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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