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P503 PNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,049 miles

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

all brake discs faces rusty

both side steps bolts loose

rear brakes 18% imbalance

rear offside half shaft oil leakage

Fail 5 Jul 2012 106,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

all brake discs faces rusty

both side steps bolts loose

rear brakes 18% imbalance

rear offside half shaft oil leakage

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,128 miles

advise oil leak from rear offside half shaft oil seal

advise play in steering box

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise small hole in floor pan front nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2009 94,797 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s/r hub leaking oil

Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

o/s/r hub leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 90,419 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,237 miles

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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P503 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P503 PNP, 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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P503 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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