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P460 PNK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,270 mi
Last recorded123,270 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,270 miles

COOLANT LEAK

FUEL HOSES PERISHED

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

OIL LEAK

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,625 miles

FUEL HOSE PERISHED

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

OIL LEAK VARIOUS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS VARIOUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear AXLE SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS VARIOUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,717 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER (6.1.A.1)

FUEL TANK CARRIER CORRODED STILL SECURE

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear AXLE LEAKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shock absorbers not correctly fitted but not affecting the suspension

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,023 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

petrol tank outta sheild very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,258 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel hose rubber slight craking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,070 miles

n/s/r axle leaking on brake back plate area

Pass 30 Sep 2006 82,513 miles

nearside rear backaxle oil seal leaking

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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P460 PNK 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P460 PNK, 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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P460 PNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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