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P344 FKE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 FKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 129,181 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 129,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 124,000 miles

Bonnet corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 124,000 miles

Bonnet corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,747 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 120,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,643 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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P344 FKE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P344 FKE, 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 P344 FKE registered?

P344 FKE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P344 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 FKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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