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P283 OAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded and scored. †surface corrosion to chassis. †near side front shock damp. †front number plate cracked.

slight play in steering joints. †cracking to various suspension bushes. †engine undertray fitted. †oil leaks. †surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,734 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored. †surface corrosion to chassis. †near side front shock damp. †front number plate cracked.

slight play in steering joints. †cracking to various suspension bushes. †engine undertray fitted. †oil leaks. †surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,672 miles

front discs corroded & worn †park brake cable outer casing damaged †brake hoses perished †

surface corrosin to various underbody sections †steering & suspension bushes cracking & perished †borderline leak from nsf shock absorber †rear axle leaking oil †slight play in osf wheel bearing

unable to teast rear seat belts †slight damage to front number plate †engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2005 61,783 miles

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded. †cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes. †brake hoses perished. †surface corrosion to brake pipes. †front discs lipped and corroded. †rear discs corroded and worn

stonechips in front windscreen. †front wipers smearing slightly. †slight damage to nsr seatbelt. †front number plate cracked. †borderline gas leak from middle exhaust flexi pipe. †borderline wear to rear tyre treads

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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P283 OAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P283 OAB, 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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P283 OAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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