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P433 SWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,869 mi
Last recorded168,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 SWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 168,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 166,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 165,845 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 162,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 162,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 152,530 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

chip in windscreem but outside swept area and zone a

offside washer jet needs adjustment

Pass 2 Aug 2010 144,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low tread on edges

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 144,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low tread on edges

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 136,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

tail gate fixing broken but still latched correctly

Fail 1 Nov 2007 136,586 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

tail gate fixing broken but still latched correctly

Pass 26 Oct 2006 125,075 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 125,075 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 116,104 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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P433 SWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel 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 P433 SWP, 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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P433 SWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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