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ExpiredMileage
76,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear crossmember corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floorpans (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers - under tension (5.2.5a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed all perished on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
rear crossmember corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Evidence of fuel leak around tank/filler area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corrosion affecting vehicle underside
Temp locking fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Evidence of fuel leak tank/filler area. Suggest further inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Surface corrosiuon affecting front and rear underside
Temp locking fuel cap fitted
BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED WITH AGE
FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED WITH AGE
FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all underside corroded
front tyres perished
gearbox leaking
n/s/r light sligh damage
o/s/r handbrake cabel poor condition
windscreen washers need adjusting
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all underside corroded
front tyres perished
gearbox leaking
n/s/r light sligh damage
o/s/r handbrake cabel poor condition
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Both front washer jets partially blocked.
Centre exhaust silencer front mounting broken (still supporting exhaust).
Centre to rear exhaust joint/bolts corroded.
Rear brake backplates corroded/poor.
Slight pitting to surfaces of all brake discs.
Surface corrosion around rear chassis area.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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P453 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P453 PNP, 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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P453 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 October 1996.
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