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P468 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,589 mi
Last recorded117,589 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door corroded

general under body corrosion

offside and nearside rear bump stops corroded and missing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,589 miles

Direction indicator not working all nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door corroded

general under body corrosion

offside and nearside rear bump stops corroded and missing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,547 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside rear door corroded

Offside/nearside rear bump stops corroding

Slight wear front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,304 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,304 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

although secure the spare wheel needs tightenig

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 108,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,151 miles

Front Number plate Damaged

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 103,151 miles

Front Number plate Damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,536 miles

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

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

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

heavy rust to treadplates

Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,536 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

heavy rust to treadplates

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,787 miles

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

heavy rust treadplate mounts

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

heavy rust treadplate mounts

Pass 8 Aug 2009 92,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 92,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

ns handbrake cable outer casing split

rear wiper blade missing

slight damage front reg plate

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,485 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

there is a slight clicking noise from the upper steering column. †There is some play at steering wheel but less than 3". †Both front tyres have cuts in their outer sidewalls but not to cord. †N/S and O/S front brake hoses ferrules are corroding but n

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

there is a slight clicking noise from the upper steering column. †There is some play at steering wheel but less than 3". †Both front tyres have cuts in their outer sidewalls but not to cord. †N/S and O/S front brake hoses ferrules are corroding but n

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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P468 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P468 OBH, 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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P468 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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