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P430 DNT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,938 mi
Last recorded142,938 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 DNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2009 142,938 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 142,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 141,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 139,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 129,545 miles

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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P430 DNT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P430 DNT, 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 P430 DNT registered?

P430 DNT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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