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P42 KTU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 KTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,582 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 30,540 miles

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

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

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 22,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,051 miles

note rear seat b ase not fitted at time of test,

Fail 28 Feb 2009 11,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

note rear seat b ase not fitted at time of test,

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 3,809 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 3,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 2,165 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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P42 KTU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P42 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P42 KTU registered?

P42 KTU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P42 KTU safe to buy?

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