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P267 WGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 WGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,614 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,614 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,094 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Different size tyres front to back

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,795 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

at the time of test tow ball was missing

nearside front tyre wall craking up

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,369 miles

Metal brake pipes to rear load valve corroded

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

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

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Metal brake pipes to rear load valve corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,376 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,621 miles

noise from nearside front

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2008 57,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

noise from nearside front

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 48,302 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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P267 WGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P267 WGS, 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 P267 WGS registered?

P267 WGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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