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P505 UDW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 UDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,801 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,374 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 89,374 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,469 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 73,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 65,932 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 56,086 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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P505 UDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P505 UDW, 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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P505 UDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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