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P483 SFV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 SFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,692 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear anty roll bar D bushes slightly worn.

o/s rear tyre on limit

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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P483 SFV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P483 SFV, 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 P483 SFV registered?

P483 SFV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P483 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 SFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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