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P487 NCA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,274 mi
Last recorded90,274 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 NCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,365 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,216 miles

as before

Fail 27 Oct 2006 82,212 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

front suspension weak

nearside side step slightly corroded

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2005 81,650 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion on all brake pipes †

water level below minimum †

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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P487 NCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P487 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 P487 NCA registered?

P487 NCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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