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P405 LBY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 LBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,462 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 93,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 92,612 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 92,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,713 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 89,533 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,446 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 75,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 69,610 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 69,610 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P405 LBY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P405 LBY, 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 P405 LBY registered?

P405 LBY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P405 LBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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