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P291 UUY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,899 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 1 May 2009 116,365 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 116,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,051 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 107,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,374 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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P291 UUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P291 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P291 UUY registered?

P291 UUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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