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P328 GVV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2010 144,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cooling fan n/w.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

handbrake shoes/brake pads contaminated with oil n/s/r.

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking.

oil leak.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 136,775 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2008 136,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 128,072 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 128,072 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P328 GVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P328 GVV, 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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P328 GVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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