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P429 YDV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 YDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 154,513 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 154,512 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 143,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2015 134,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,439 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded on ends and blowing slightly

Centre exhaust box mounting debonded.

Corrosion to offside rear outer body sill area.

Front chassis cossmember corroded.

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear chassis crossmember corroded.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Towbar corroded.

Fail 22 May 2014 129,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust box corroded on ends and blowing slightly

Centre exhaust box mounting debonded.

Corrosion to offside rear outer body sill area.

Front chassis cossmember corroded.

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear chassis crossmember corroded.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Towbar corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

o/s headlight lens cracked/damp

Fail 26 Apr 2013 124,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

o/s headlight lens cracked/damp

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,819 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 95,765 miles

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

corrosion starting in both rear sills

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion starting in both rear sills

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 63,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 57,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P429 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P429 YDV, 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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P429 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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