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P2 AVH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,300 mi
Last recorded167,300 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 AVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 167,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 166,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 164,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, rear of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 162,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 162,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 161,295 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 159,736 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 158,228 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,122 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 148,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 143,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 143,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 121,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 111,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,881 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 100,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,813 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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P2 AVH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P2 AVH, 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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P2 AVH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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