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P488 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,095 miles

exhaust corroding

rear diff badly leaking

slight play to front wheel bearings

slight play to n/s steering arm ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2011 85,095 miles

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

rear diff badly leaking

slight play to front wheel bearings

slight play to n/s steering arm ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,066 miles

same as test number 1317175238004

Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play to both front wheel bearings

slight play to steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,111 miles

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

rear tailgate top hinge damaged

slight corrsion to o/s outer sill

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,318 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wing mirror cracked

slight play to front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2008 80,318 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wing mirror cracked

slight play to front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,387 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,766 miles

centre exhaust mount damaged

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play to n/s front wheel bearing

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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P488 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P488 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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What year was P488 OBH registered?

P488 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P488 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 OBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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