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P288 YPH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 YPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,651 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,761 miles

brake pipes poor

clutch fliud below min

fuel pipes poor

no seats fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 116,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

brake pipes poor

clutch fliud below min

fuel pipes poor

no seats fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,960 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,960 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,950 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery light on

fuel pipes rusty

rear wiper blade u/s

various hose ferrules rusty

various pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,595 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,250 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,415 miles

Cut on N/S/F Tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in both front top ball joints

Fail 1 Aug 2008 102,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Cut on N/S/F Tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in both front top ball joints

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,246 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,944 miles

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

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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P288 YPH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P288 YPH, 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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P288 YPH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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