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P494 PAE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 PAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,165 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 132,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,112 miles

advise o/o sill holed and corroded but not by seat belt mountings

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,927 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,469 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,368 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,005 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 70,480 miles

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

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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P494 PAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P494 PAE, 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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P494 PAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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