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P354 BTA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 BTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,583 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are rusting at rear

offside rear chassis is rusting near body mount

rear bake pipe to rear flexi hose is rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes are rusting at rear

offside rear chassis is rusting near body mount

rear bake pipe to rear flexi hose is rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 102,645 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 102,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 102,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 99,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 75,701 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 75,701 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P354 BTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P354 BTA, 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 P354 BTA registered?

P354 BTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P354 BTA safe to buy?

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