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P305 SWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 SWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 88,775 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 81,020 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 317127331183

Fail 17 May 2011 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow from exhaust mani-fold

slight freeplay in steering (steering box fitted)

Pass 4 May 2010 80,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2010 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,576 miles

rear axle leaking.

slight blow on exhaust manifold.

slight play in steering box.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt receiver cover damaged.

o/s/f seat cusion loose.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,576 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt receiver cover damaged.

o/s/f seat cusion loose.

rear axle leaking.

slight blow on exhaust manifold.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,326 miles

genral surface rust under vehicel req attension

slight play in of side front wheel bearing ite will req attension in due cours

sliht wear on all brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 65,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,193 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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P305 SWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P305 SWP, 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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What year was P305 SWP registered?

P305 SWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P305 SWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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