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P414 CEW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 CEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 166,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 166,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 164,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 160,511 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 160,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipes in a rusty condtion

Pass 4 Feb 2008 148,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 123,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 103,579 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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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P414 CEW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P414 CEW, 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 P414 CEW registered?

P414 CEW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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