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P486 NCA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 NCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 143,448 miles

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

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Fail 25 Oct 2007 143,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

check water pump

Pass 6 Nov 2006 137,245 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 137,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P486 NCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P486 NCA, 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 P486 NCA registered?

P486 NCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P486 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 NCA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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