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P355 TCW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 TCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 110,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 104,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,842 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 101,842 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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P355 TCW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P355 TCW, 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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How do I check the history of P355 TCW?

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What year was P355 TCW registered?

P355 TCW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 1996.

Is P355 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 TCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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