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P301 DNN

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 DNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,301 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,578 miles

Bonnet difficult to close

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

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/R and O/S/R Doors wont open from inside

O/S Handbrake performance down slightly

O/S/F Indicator damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 23 Jul 2012 91,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Bonnet difficult to close

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

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/R and O/S/R Doors wont open from inside

O/S Handbrake performance down slightly

O/S/F Indicator damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,188 miles

Both rear doors will no open

Offside front brake disc slightly scored

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,238 miles

O/S/F Flasher lens damaged.

O/S/R Door wont open.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/F Flasher lens damaged.

O/S/R Door wont open.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,053 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to open O/S/R door.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to open O/S/R door.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,229 miles

Offside rear door will not open inside or out.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear door will not open inside or out.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,808 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 79,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 7,511 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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P301 DNN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P301 DNN, 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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P301 DNN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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