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P417 UTG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,835 mi
Last recorded123,835 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 UTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 123,835 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 123,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,903 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,359 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas & chassis

Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas & chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,369 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,369 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 93,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,017 miles

surface corossion around chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,603 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 87,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 84,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P417 UTG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P417 UTG, 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 P417 UTG registered?

P417 UTG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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